You’ve probably heard of spousal maintenance before, and if not, you’ve certainly heard of alimony. Well, they’re one and the same, but here in Minnesota — there are some slight differences in how spousal maintenance is handled and awarded following a divorce. Spousal maintenance exists to preserve the lower-earning spouse’s standard of living, and you’ll typically hear about these awards…
You’re accused of a crime, and you want to know that your defense is going to be strong. It’s always in your best interest to work with a team that knows the law and how to watch out for violations of your rights. If errors take place during the trial’s proceedings, your attorney may ask the judge to declare a…
Throughout the state, drug busts happen often. The authorities take pride in being able to track drugs and finding those who would sell or distribute them. You were just driving for a ride-sharing service when an officer pulled you over. You knew that your passenger seemed odd, but you knew there would be trouble when the officer said they recognized…
As personal injury and employment law professionals, we see a lot of work-related injuries day in and day out. It’s far more common than one might think. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly 2.8 million workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in 2018 (last reported data). That number is compounded by 5,000 fatal injuries as well. The…
It’s not too often that you hear about the city’s mayor getting drunk and driving, but that’s what happened in this case out of Minnesota. According to a report from May 7, Minnesota Mayor Mike Maguire admitted that he had been drinking while watching the Vikings place in January. Then, he went on to drive. The mayor pleaded guilty in…
A divorce is an emotionally taxing experience, regardless of the size of the estate. However, high asset divorce settlements can be an especially complex process, involving more financial assets and complications that require experienced legal support. With a massive estate, there is so much more at stake. It’s not uncommon for these more significant estate divorce settlements to be a…
Divorce is an emotionally charged and difficult process, and it only becomes more complex when property division is added into the equation. One of the best ways for individuals to protect their rights is to become knowledgable and well-informed regarding their responsibilities — along with what they are entitled to during property division. It’s not uncommon for divorce proceedings to…
There are long-term penalties associated with federal convictions that go way beyond fines and prison sentences. Many government officials argue that “collateral consequences” are imposed on ex-convicts for public safety reasons. Policy reformists cite this as the reason for high recidivism rates among these individuals. If you’re facing federal charges, then you need to know what the long-term implications of…
You were just trying to have a unique experience when you decided to buy drugs. You probably should have been more cautious, though. It turns out that the first person you tried to buy from had connections to the authorities. It wasn’t much after that when an officer approached you and arrested you for buying drugs. Now, you’re facing drug…
You were stopped by an officer for weaving in and out of traffic. He felt like you weren’t being safe, and he asked you if you’d been drinking. You didn’t want to lie, so you admitted you’d had a beer before heading out. That was a mistake. He asked you to get out of your vehicle to take a field…