Certain crimes stigmatize even when the accused person has behaved in a dutiful, above-board manner. One of these is financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, often by a guardian or conservator. If you are accused of stealing from another person you may face a...
Minnesota parents who share children but who do not live with each other often have custody and parenting time issues that arise. Spring and summer breaks may especially be problematic as the parents plan vacations for their children. There are some steps that parents...
A man was charged with felony drug possession after two meth pipes were found among his possessions while being processed at a Minnesota jail. The case began when police were called to Profinium Bank in Fairmont. While there, they talked to a woman who had gotten into...
Minnesota parents have the option of petitioning the court to have their current child custody arrangement modified if they believe they have valid reasons to do so. However, parents should keep in mind that judges will always base their decisions on what it in the...
For some Minnesota parents, a marriage may end due to allegations of domestic abuse. When this happens, these allegations may also affect child custody. However, a court will look for evidence of abuse instead of just taking a person's word that the abuse has...
Minnesota parents who are going through a divorce should make sure to have a good strategy before going to court to fight for physical custody of their children. It helps if they are knowledgeable about the state's child custody laws and that their respective family...
When an individual reaches the age of majority in Minnesota, which is 18, he or she is considered to be emancipated. Once children are emancipated, they are no longer under the care of their parents, who are not obligated to support them anymore. However, there are...
When a couple is considering divorce, one option that they may choose to exercise is a trial separation. This can allow them to decide if they are better off ending their marriage or reuniting and giving the relationship another try. While separation can help a couple...
Minnesota parents may be horrified to learn that the number of children in the state who were believed to be neglected or abused increased by 25 percent between 2015 and 2016. Authorities believed that the increase may be due to multiple factors, including awareness,...
Minnesota couples who are getting a divorce might need a document known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order if they are dividing a retirement account. A retirement account is generally divided equitably, but this may not be 50/50. A judge may decide that a...
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
