You and your spouse have decided it’s in everyone’s best interest if you part ways. While your marriage may be coming to an end, the children mean that you’ll need to have a working partnership for years to come. Conflict between parents can cause children to have...
If you are in an abusive relationship or situation in Minnesota, you may have the option of filing for a restraining order. Also known as an order of protection, this legal order can help you to get distance from your abuser. However, there are many things about a...
"Deadbeat dad" is a negative phrase used to describe dads who fail to pay child support and take care of their children. It became a catchphrase in the 1990s when divorce rates were high. It is a derogative way to label a father who is seen as not doing hid duty...
Millennials get a lot of blame for a lot of things in society these days. Contrary to popular belief, though, not every effect of this generation is negative. Time notes that millennials are having a positive effect on the divorce rate. Essentially, you will see far...
While there are laws and penalties in place in Minnesota regarding the sale, possession and use of marijuana, the state has changed its stance regarding hemp. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the new Farm Bill changes the Controlled Substances Act...
Because of its lack of physical scars, emotional abuse often goes undetected by family members, friends and even the victims themselves. Though it does not result in physical scars, emotional abuse can be just as damaging, if not more so, than physical abuse. Those...
Many Minnesota couples seeking to end their marriages have problems communicating. A breakdown in communication is something a lot of couples wish to avoid, as it can drag out the divorce process and make co-parenting after the divorce problematic. This is why some...
As a soon-to-be divorced Minnesota parent, you may have heard that joint custody represents the best post-divorce option for your minor children. This is true in many situations, but not all of them. In addition, you need to understand that two kinds of joint custody...
If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, you may find it difficult to speak up or reach out for help. Thankfully, there are resources available in the state of Minnesota that are intended to help people who have ended up in these situations. Organizations...
In Minnesota, you are considered legally drunk if your blood alcohol concentration level is 0.08 or higher. The Department of Public Safety defines the limit as lower for those driving commercial vehicles at 0.04. If you are driving with a lower blood alcohol...
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