On June 27, 2022 the Minnesota Court of Appeals released a precedential decision regarding digital court appearances. In Butler v. Jakes, the District Court issued an Order for Protection protecting Petitioner, Ms. Butler, from Respondent, Mr. Jakes after holding a...
Probate often can be a complicated process. The estate must be settled, and many tasks completed. But along the way there is the possibility for disagreements to surface, leading to litigation. Disputes happen, whether among family members or due to an executor...
A divorce does not automatically sever provisions of a will leaving assets to an ex-spouse’s heirs according to the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision issued yesterday in the Estate of Mathew Joseph Tomczik, A21-1420 (May 23, 2022). In Tomczik, the deceased, Mathew...
Running a business can be a challenging experience even under the best of circumstances. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for payment disputes and contract discrepancies to quickly derail an organization’s profitability. In the construction business, this can greatly...
Even in the best of circumstances, a divorce can quickly become a complicated process. While the elements of a marriage are unique, there are often common factors that can add layers of complexity. From determining a parenting plan to agreeing to future debt...
It was a mild surprise to you, but when your parents died, they had significant debt. This scenario makes you wonder whether you are responsible for paying it. The simple answer is “no.” The remainder of their estate will pay off as much of your parents’ debt as...
While a couple might agree that divorce is the best course of action for both futures, they will still face numerous challenging negotiations through the process. From the division of assets and debts to the determination of support and parenting time, the divorcing...
The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently issued a decision clarifying the limits of a parent’s authority when they are granted “primary residence” of the child. In Wolf v. Oesterich, A20-0235 (February 22, 2021), the Minnesota Court of Appeals held that a parent, who...
Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision upholding the right of a second spouse to intervene in the enforcement of the divorce decree between her husband and his former wife. In In re Miller v. Miller, Molloy(intervenor), No. A19-0372, (Minn. Jan. 20,...
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision on January 25, 2021, governing the rights of persons subject to Guardianships. Harris o/b/o Banks v. Gellerman, A20-0527 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 25, 2021) The Court of Appeals held that when a harassment restraining order...