Collaborative law doesn’t get much air time in pop culture; it is a lot less dramatic than a contentious divorce in court. Still, unless domestic violence and/or coercive control are an issue, many couples could benefit from collaborative law as a meaningful settlement process to settle their divorce. A collaborative divorce is generally less expensive, […]
Legal Rights and Resources for Victims of Abuse
COVID-19 has caused many of us to feel isolated in our homes. For domestic abuse victims, isolation can be dangerous and terrifying. Thankfully, victims of physical, emotional, sexual, and/or financial abuse in Minnesota do have legal rights, and there are certain protections available to you if you’ve found yourself in a dangerous situation. If you’re […]
6 Mistakes to Avoid in a High Net-Worth Divorce
There are many resources available to couples going through a divorce, whether it’s amicable or contentious. But maybe your primary concern in the divorce isn’t how to deal with your spouse during the process. Instead, if you’re facing a high net worth divorce and your top priority is securing your financial future, here […]
Fleeing Domestic Abuse with Children Across State/National Borders
Women who take their children and flee domestic abuse in another jurisdiction to return to Minnesota may face another set of (legal) problems once they arrive. Here’s how to best navigate them. October 2019 is the 30th annual National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognizing the occasion, I am grateful for the opportunity to share […]
The Discoverability of Social Media Posts
Whether we like it or not, social media has been integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives. We post so many details of our daily activities on our personal pages: weddings, births, vacations, and every moment in between. These posts can show us a lot about the way someone is spending their time, which […]