Life is a series of changes, and sometimes, those changes necessitate adjustments to legal agreements. One such instance is post-divorce modifications. A post-divorce modification refers to the process of changing the terms of spousal maintenance, child support, or custody arrangements after a divorce has been finalized. It becomes necessary when significant life alterations occur that substantially affect one’s ability to adhere to the original divorce decree. That’s when it’s time to consider a modification proceeding. Common reasons for seeking a post-divorce modification Minnesota post-div ..read more

About 22,653 people face arrest on DWI charges per year in Minnesota, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety. Many of these cases can hinge on witness testimonies. However, the reliability of such accounts raises significant concerns. Understanding the limitations of witness statements is important in assessing their validity. It also aids in building a defense. Memory fallibility Human memory is inherently fallible and prone to distortions. Witnesses may not accurately recall events due to stress, fear or the influence of external elements. In DWI cases, the passage of time between t ..read more

For couples proceeding with a divorce, questions about child custody arrangements often arise. One such question that parents may ponder is whether a child can choose which parent to live with. Age and maturity matter In Minnesota, the court considers the child’s age and maturity level when determining if their preference for living with one parent over the other is a pressing factor. While there is no specific age at which a child’s opinion is automatically decisive, the court usually gives more weight to the preferences of older children who demonstrate a mature understanding of the situatio ..read more

Navigating a turbulent relationship or a complicated divorce process poses numerous challenges. One such challenge, which often remains hidden yet deeply affects the family dynamic, is parental alienation. When one parent attempts to manipulate the children’s perception of the other parent, it not only harms the targeted parent but also deeply impacts the children involved. Defining parental alienation Parental alienation refers to the systematic brainwashing of children by one parent to negatively alter their perception of the other parent. This often involves an array of strategies, includin ..read more

Every divorce involves unique people and thus is unique in its own right. Still, one thing that most Wright County divorces have in common is that the spouses must split up their marital assets. Unless you and your spouse own very little property or have a prenuptial agreement in place, figuring out an equitable division of property can be complicated and emotional at times. This is especially true for most couples getting divorced after 50, commonly known as going through “gray divorce.” By the time they have reached middle age and have been married for 20 to 30 years, most couples have amass ..read more

Minnesota has yet to legalize recreational marijuana on a broad scale, but not everyone obeys the law. There are many consequences for those violating controlled substance laws, though a conditional discharge might happen for first-time offenders. If you spend time with individuals who smoke marijuana, you might wonder about developing a contact high. If this happens and there are traces of cannabis in your system, are you likely to face charges? The legitimacy of a contact high Marijuana has psychoactive effects on those who smoke it, but it could also have an impact on those exposed to secon ..read more

Motorists suffer from many misconceptions about their rights when they get pulled over on suspicion of a DUI. To better understand your options, you need to separate between field sobriety tests and chemical tests. Minnesota drivers need to know what they can and cannot refuse during a traffic stop. See below to learn more about your rights as a motorist so you do not make a grave mistake. Refusing a chemical test Technically, you have the right to refuse a breath or other chemical test. However, automatically impose specific penalties if you do so. According to Minnesota Statutes, police offi ..read more

If the police arrive to search your home, it is critical to know how you can protect your rights. The first step to do this is to understand when police can search your home or property. Here are some of the basic facts to know about police searches – whether or not they have a warrant. A search is allowed with a valid warrant You may know that a search warrant is usually necessary for police to search your home or property. However, a search warrant is not an all-access pass for police to violate your privacy. Even if the police have a warrant, it must be valid for the search to be lawful. A ..read more

People love Halloween parties. Still, the temptation to consume alcohol during these festivities can be intense. Avoid becoming inebriated and getting behind the wheel on this beloved holiday. Should you be drunk and get pulled over, an experienced lawyer will be necessary to provide a defense. Penalties for DWI in Minnesota are strict. Even a first-time offense can put you in jail for up to three months. Statistics related to drinking and driving Mothers Against Drunk Driving says that drunk drivers cause most highway deaths. Two-thirds will have their lives harmed in some way by a drunk ..read more

Parental alienation is when a parent purposefully harms or destroys a child’s relationship with the other parent.  Those who do it essentially weaponize their kids to punish or retaliate against the other party. They fail to realize or care that the ones truly suffering are their offspring. Actions constituting parental alienation may result in long-term negative effects on victims. 1. Impaired ability to view the world Children exposed to parental alienation may lose the capacity to see in shades of gray. Psychologically, they experience a “split” where they are only able to view people ..read more