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At Mundahl Law, PLLC, our practice is focused exclusively on family matters at every stage of life. We are committed to meeting your unique needs. We work in collaboration with you, guiding you through the difficulties you face with compassion and respect. We share content related to Minnesota family law.
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1w ago
Divorce can be a devastating and uncertain process, and the financial aspect is no exception. One important aspect of divorce in Minnesota is spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony or spousal support. This financial support helps ensure that a lower-earning or non-working spouse can maintain a reasonable standard of living that they enjoyed during their ..read more
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1M ago
Divorce is widely recognized as one of life’s most emotionally challenging experiences. It brings significant change, often leaving you feeling uncertain, confused, and unsure about what lies ahead—especially when it comes to dating again. While the idea of starting a new relationship post-divorce can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. So, how do you ..read more
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1M ago
Trusts in estate planning can help you meet your financial objectives and ensure your wishes are met after your passing — or even during your lifetime. Importantly, trusts can be used in a variety of ways and there are specific uses for each type. Depending on how you set one up, a trust can be ..read more
Mundahl Law, PLLC Blog
2M ago
If you are beginning the estate planning process, you may be wondering whether you should have a trust in place. A trust can often achieve much more than a last will and testament. There are various types of trusts that can be used to accomplish your objectives — including revocable and irrevocable trusts in Minnesota ..read more
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3M ago
Divorce, by its very nature, has a way of bringing up painful parts of the past. For transgender individuals, there can be another wrinkle: the potential need to use their deadname in divorce documents. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to have a legal team that understands all of what you are ..read more
Mundahl Law, PLLC Blog
3M ago
When you begin the estate planning process, one of the most important things you will need to do is select an executor of the estate. Also referred to as a personal representative, this individual will play a key role in the administration of your estate, and you must choose carefully. A good executor will be ..read more
Mundahl Law, PLLC Blog
3M ago
Divorce is, of course, a legal process; it changes the legal nature of your relationship to another person and your rights and responsibilities to one another. But it’s not just a legal process. It’s also a financial, social, and crucially, an emotional one. You need to prepare for your emotional divorce as diligently as you prepare for the other aspects of ending your marriage.
We’ve often talked in this space about the emotions that accompany divorce: grief, anger, fear, and anxiety, as well as relief, anticipation, and hope. But the truth is that emotion doesn’t start with divorce. It ..read more
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4M ago
Estate planning is crucial for everyone — but it is particularly important for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether or not you are married to your partner, having the proper estate planning documents in place can help ensure your wishes are carried out at the end of your life and after your passing. It can also give authority to a caregiver, who might not otherwise be legally recognized, to make decisions on your behalf concerning your finances and healthcare.
What Estate Planning Documents Do LGBTQ+ Adults Need?
The LGBTQ+ community has unique needs when it comes t ..read more
Mundahl Law, PLLC Blog
5M ago
One of the most challenging hurdles in every divorce is the division of marital property. In Minnesota, property is divided in divorce according to the principles of equitable distribution. That doesn’t necessarily mean exactly equal, although an equitable division is often pretty close to equal.
Instead, equitable distribution means that marital property is divided in a way that is fair under the circumstances.
Think of the marital estate to be divided as a chocolate layer cake. In most cases, a court would choose to divide it roughly in half (if the couple hasn’t already reached their own se ..read more
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5M ago
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce for most people is not knowing what to expect. Lack of familiarity with the divorce process can make it feel like life is out of control, at a time when you are already dealing with major upheaval.
At Mundahl Law, we believe that keeping you informed is key to keeping you empowered—giving you back control of your life and helping you make good decisions for your future. No two divorces are ever alike, simply because no two families are exactly alike. With that in mind, there are some basic things you can expect from the divorce process.
One ..read more