If you are in the middle of a child custody battle, then it is likely that at some point you will need to undergo a custody evaluation as part of the court process. These visits are so the courts can assess which home environment is in the best interests of the child. Unfortunately, while you want… Read more »

While unfortunate, disputes between two business partners are not as uncommon as you would like to believe. This is why so many companies set contracts in place that clearly set boundaries between what aspects of the business two co-founders are in charge of. This not only protects the interests of both parties, but it protects… Read more »

If you are a parent, you have probably thought about creating or updating your will. Trusts are often used by parents to protect assets for their children. However, there are many different kinds of trusts. You want to establish the right trust for your situation and want to be sure that it is established correctly…. Read more »

Estate planning is something that many of us don’t like to think about. We think we will live long lives, and for many that is true. For many more, well, it is not quite so true. However, what happens if you die and do not leave a will? If you neglect estate planning in Minnesota, like… Read more »

An Overview of How the Schmitz Formula Applies to Nonmarital Claims to Real Estate in Minnesota Divorces Marital and nonmarital property are divided between divorcing spouses according to different sets of rules in Minnesota. Some types of property can have both marital and nonmarital characteristics.  Consider, for example, a piece of real estate that one… Read more »