A person charged with a crime in Minnesota is protected by both state and federal constitutional rights. The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments apply to illegally obtained evidence. If someone believes that his or her constitutional rights were violated, the...
Your financial situation and life circumstances are always subject to change. Family courts know this, and that's why your alimony judgment may not be set in stone. You might be able to apply for a modification if there is a significant change in your circumstances....
Having a clean criminal record is essential to getting a job in the modern world. Numerous employers will conduct an automatic criminal background search before hiring you. If you have a black mark on your record, it could prevent you from receiving an offer of...
Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage in 2013. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court followed suit and legalized marriage equality for the entire nation. However, some same-sex couples are now finding that divorce is often more complicated for them than it is for straight...
Minnesota residents facing divorce might think to themselves that it makes financial sense to do a low-cost, do-it-yourself divorce. They may believe it's as easy as splitting any retirement accounts and pensions equally and walking away. What many don't realize is...
If you live in Minnesota and have a criminal record, it could hold you back from a lot. When you're looking for a new apartment or home to rent, for example, a criminal record could preclude you from moving into the home you want. Looking for a job or pushing for a...
When Minnesota parents decide to divorce, they must make important decisions about how they will raise their children and share parenting time. In the mind of many judges, having ample access to both parents is presumed to be in a child's best interests. This...
Minnesota couples know that marriage can be hard work and that many end in divorce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 22 percent of couples who have been married for five years will go through a marriage disruption in the form of a death,...
While prenuptial agreements are one of the best tools when it comes to protecting assets in case of a divorce, many people are hesitant about them. Fortunately, there are ways for Minnesota residents to protect their assets without a prenup. First, a couple does not...
Minnesota residents that are considering getting married should know that there might be certain risk factors that can increase their odds of getting a divorce. These criteria are not direct causes of divorce, nor should they be used to assume that a divorce will...
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