Parenting time, also known as visitation, means the scheduled periods when each parent gets time with their children after a divorce. Parents may find it challenging and confusing to establish a fair parenting schedule. But how exactly do courts in Minnesota determine appropriate parenting time and visitation schedules after a divorce? What factors do family court judges carefully weigh and consider when deciding parenting time arrangements?   Our skilled legal team provides practical guidance to divorcing parents about the parenting time process in Minnesota courts. We navigate the sy ..read more

Divorce rearranges your life on every level, from where you live to how you pay your bills. Restructuring your finances can be one of the process’s most confusing and intimidating parts. The choices you make now will lay the foundation for your financial future. For many divorcing couples, the stress of this process leads to friction and conflict. You might find your interests at odds with your future ex-spouse, scrambling to protect your finances in the divorce.  However, you don’t have to stress. You can take steps to protect yourself financially in a divorce and ensure stability onc ..read more

Every divorce brings its own challenges, but dissolving a marriage involving high assets can be particularly complex. If you and your spouse shared many investments, properties, or other assets, your divorce likely qualifies as “high-asset.” A Minneapolis divorce attorney at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A., will use the strategies and means necessary to defend your assets and advocate for a fair divorce settlement. Even under the best circumstances, divorce is a stressful process. However, when a high level of assets is involved, the complications can be overwhelming. Navigating a high net wort ..read more

In Minnesota, a contested divorce is when you and your spouse cannot agree on resolving issues like child custody, property division, and spousal support. When your divorce is contested, it’s best to seek legal advice to protect yourself and your children. The dedicated family law attorneys at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A., can help. Common Issues in a Contested Divorce You might agree on all major issues when you and your spouse decide to end your marriage. If so, it is an uncontested divorce. However, when you do not agree on all the issues, the divorce is contested. Division of Property an ..read more

In Minnesota, an uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses agree on all major issues regarding the termination of a marriage, including, the division of assets, custody of children, and parenting time for each parent, and are ready to file their agreement with the court.  Although this can end the marriage in an expedited fashion, there are significant legal issues to consider to protect your interests. A Minneapolis divorce attorney at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A., can help you and your spouse prepare uncontested divorce paperwork in Minnesota and understand the issues at stake. Divor ..read more

A rear-end collision can cause severe injuries and medical conditions, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and paralysis. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a rear-end collision in Minnesota, contact a car accident lawyer at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. Our compassionate team can evaluate your case to determine whether you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible parties. If you are eligible, we can help you get the compensation and justice you deserve. The average settlement for a rear-end collision varies from case to case in Minnesota. Many factors can af ..read more

The average payout for a dog bite claim in Minnesota in 2018 was $32,198. However, the amount will vary depending on the unique circumstances of each case. Dog bite law is a matter of strict liability in Minnesota, meaning you do not need to prove the dog’s owner was at fault. However, a lawyer can investigate what happened so you do not miss out on compensation. As personal injury lawyers, Milavetz Injury Law, P.A., advocates for those who have experienced serious harm because of another’s negligence. Dog bites can cause serious injury and personal trauma. Minnesota law holds owners respon ..read more

If you’ve suffered injuries caused by a negligent driver in a head-on collision, the law has provisions for holding them accountable. There is no set value for the average settlement for a head-on collision in Minnesota. It depends on several factors. Speak with a Minneapolis car accident lawyer at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A., to learn more about your potential compensation and the best way forward. Also known as frontal-impact crashes, head-on collisions occur when a car hits another stationary car, object, or oncoming vehicle. While the overall impact often depends on the vehicles’ speed, h ..read more

Divorce is fairly mainstream in the United States today. Gone are the days when spouses would remain married while enduring loveless marriages for fear of tarnishing their reputations. Today, many Americans marry, divorce, and later remarry the true love of their life. In Minnesota, a no-fault divorce eases many traditional challenges of divorce by allowing divorce even when neither you nor your spouse has committed erroneous actions, such as abuse or adultery. By removing the necessity of proving fault, the law makes divorces potentially less contentious and stressful. However, there are c ..read more

Sometimes, a person injured in a car accident may be partly at fault for the accident. In these cases, Minnesota laws on modified comparative negligence will reduce the compensation the plaintiff recovers based on their degree of responsibility in the accident. The car accident lawyers at Milavetz Law, P.A., are ready to help car accident victims in Minnesota recover compensation for any injury they suffered because of another person’s fault. Proving a defendant’s action caused the accident is usually complex and challenging, especially in car accident cases. But the law is straightforward ..read more