Archive for June, 2009

Subscribe Now for My First Ever Newsletter!

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

I am busy preparing the first of what I hope to be a quarterly(ish) newsletter.  I will provide news and information on family law, estate planning, and other Minnesota legal issues, as well as information (and special offers) on my services.
I would hate to spam anyone, so if you are interested in checking out the [...]

Adult Children of Divorce: No Matter What Their Age, the Kids Are Affected

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

In the divorce world, we get so focused on the children under the age of 18.  Children between the ages of 18 and 21 may get a moment’s notice, but children over the age of 21 are routinely ignored.  Unfortunately, children are always affected by their parents’ divorce: if they are 5, 25, or 55.  [...]

Better File Now – Court Filing Fees to Increase July 1, 2009

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

In case you haven’t heard, the court system (like everything else) is broke.   Starting July 1, 2009, Minnesota court filing fees will be increases.  The new family court filing fees for most of the state (Hennepin County tends to run higher by $2) will be:

$400 Divorce Filing Fee (previously $330) – In most cases each [...]

Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agents

Monday, June 15th, 2009

One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor).  Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship, birth order, or proximity – these reasons can lead to disastrous results if the wrong person is [...]