Purchasing an Office or Home Condo can greatly reduce your capital costs when compared to purchasing a single family home or free standing office building. It is important to understand, however, that buying into a condominium association is very similar to joining a...
Drug Testing a Way for Businesses to Invest in Their Human Capital
Few would argue that the most important investment a company can make is in hiring and training quality employees. Once those employees are in place the focus turns to employee retention. Obviously, everything from competitive pay and benefits packages to a supportive...
Procrastination on Collecting Child Support Arrearages can be Costly
The collection of child support arrearages can be almost as emotionally taxing on the parties as the underlying marriage dissolution or paternity litigation that preceded the arrearage accumulation. As with so many things in life that are ignored or the subject of...
Grandparents Custody Rights
Minnesota has a statute granting a way for grandparents and other “defacto custodians” of children to seek custody of the children they are caring for and love.1 There are a myriad of circumstances that can lead to a need for non-biological parents to seek legally...
Appeal of Dangerous Dog Designations
Minnesota has a lengthy and detailed statute designed to address disputes involving what it describes as “dangerous dogs”. In Minn. Stat. § 347.50(2), a dangerous dog means any dog that, without provocation, inflicts substantial bodily harm on a person on public or...
Preparing for Initial Marriage Dissolution Consultation
Preparing yourself for a life changing event such as a marriage dissolution is always difficult. As with most emotionally and intellectually difficult matters, proper preparation and effective communication are critical components of achieving a successful outcome....
Establishing Residency for State Income Tax Purposes
It is common knowledge that the state where a person establishes residency, their “domicile”, can dramatically affect their net after tax income. Some states, such as Texas, Florida, Montana, Alaska, and South Dakota have no income tax. Our neighbor state North Dakota...
Planning an Organized End to Life
Among the many gifts you can provide to your loved ones at the end of life is an organized estate. A well-organized estate will help reduce the stress on your family on the occasion of your passing. Begin the process by determining the content, size, and location of...
Parenting Time– COVID-19 is Not an Excuse for Unilateral Changes
In these stressful times, it may seem easy, or even convenient, to use COVID-19 as an excuse for cancelling or changing parenting time arrangements. DO NOT SUCCUMB TO THIS TEMPTATION. If you have concerns about letting your child go to the other parent’s house, you...
Slip And Fall Personal Injury Cases
When you, a family member, or friend suffer a bad fall and are injured, you need to take action immediately. Once the injured person is provided essential medical care, family and friends can be very helpful. Begin by taking pictures with your cell phone or a camera...
