In previous posts I discussed some of the distinctions between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The means test is an important element to both Chapter 7 …

In a previous post, I stated that many people who are considering bankruptcy are hoping to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A …

In Minnesota, Minnesota Statute Section 518.18 provides the law for changing a child custody order. The easiest way to modify a child custody order …

Entering into a contact agreement prior to an adoption finalizing can be quite emotional. In some cases adoptive parents (who may already …

If you are a stepparent and want to adopt your stepchild, it is possible to do so. The easiest, most straightforward way …

If both parents agree that changing custody and/or parenting time is in the child’s best interest, then the parents will want to …

In a previous post, I talked about getting divorced in Minnesota when you and your spouse are in agreement on all terms …

I offer an affordable flat fee rate for couples who are divorcing in Minnesota and who have reached agreement on all issues …

It is not uncommon for couples who are contemplating marriage to enter into an Antenuptial Agreement (commonly referred to as a “prenup” …

Most people who come into my office with questions about bankruptcy and resolving their debts are familiar (on some level) with Chapter …

When a married couple is divorcing in Minnesota, their divorce decree must resolve the issue of property division. All assets and debts …

What do you do if you cannot afford to pay your creditors back in full, but it also doesn’t make sense to file …

In Dakota County (and many other counties in Minnesota), if you or your spouse have filed for divorce and opened a court …

Even if you and your spouse have reached an agreement on all the terms of your divorce, it is still important to consult …

When potential clients ask me questions about filing bankruptcy, one of their first few questions to me usually has to do with …

It’s pretty common for bankruptcy attorneys to hear the following from our potential clients: I need to file bankruptcy. I can’t afford …

In a previous post, I discussed the unfortunate fact that your divorce decree will not change your contract with your creditors. In …

Often times, a divorcing couple will have several creditors to whom they owe money. For example, let’s say the divorcing couple has …

It is very common for people in dire financial situations to borrow money from relatives or friends. A lot of times, Debtors …

In a consumer bankruptcy case,  a person’s gross income is used to calculate whether the debtor is above or below the median …