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Marriage Counseling Before Divorce

In some states, marriage counseling is required before a party can file for divorce.  In Minnesota, there is no requirement…

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How to Collect Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota

As a part of a divorce proceeding, alimony or spousal maintenance may be awarded to either party if one spouse…

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How do I start a divorce proceeding if my spouse lives out of state or in another country?

In Minnesota, a divorce proceeding is initiated by serving a Summons and Petition.  The Summons and Petition is personally served…

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I was served with a Summons With Real Estate and a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, what should I do?

The Summons and Petition initiate the divorce proceeding.  In Minnesota, the Summons orders you to appear before a court. Filing…

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How Does Adultery Affect Alimony/Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota?

  Proceeding with a divorce that was caused by adultery can be one of the most stressful times of your…

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Proving Nursing Home Neglect in a Wrongful Death Case

If you have lost an older member of your family recently, the loss was a pretty keen sting in and…

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The Legal Issues Minnesota Startups Most Commonly Run Into

Startups very often get off the ground with no prior experience in running or managing a business. Entrepreneurs therefore frequently…

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How to Protect Yourself from Minority Shareholder Oppression

In the typical corporate relationship, all companies with multiple shareholders operate under that principle that the majority rules. Those who…

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Divorce Law in Minnesota: Who Gets the Dog or Cat?

If you're a pet owner, you know that a pet is an important member of the family. This is often…

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Wage Violations: How to Collect Unpaid Overtime in Minnesota

While many of Minnesota’s fine businesses treat their employees fairly and with all due respect, not all companies are so…

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