Recent Rise from the Ashes Episodes

Oftentimes when ex-spouses are sharing custody of their child/children, there can be a certain amount of confusion between modifying the actual custody or in making appropriate changes to their parenting time. In this podcast episode attorney, Susan Mundahl, clearly explains the differences and the Minnesota statutes that accompany both. She also makes some very sound suggestions for families in making better adjustments for the best interest of their children.

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There are a number of very good reasons that each partner of a same sex couple should make sure that their relationship to their child is assured, legally. In this episode of the podcast, Attorney, Alma Miklasevics, outlines a number of the main ones as well as providing a brief overview of how the adoption process works.

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In the state of Minnesota, there are differing types of personal restraining orders that address three specific areas of the law that can help to protect certain victims from; bodily harm, harassment and general contact from a criminal offender. In this episode of the podcast, Susan Mundahl explains the distinction between these enforcement tools and specifically how each one can be utilized.

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What happens when your family member passes and you are left to handle their estate? There is so much to take care of, it can feel overwhelming. In this podcast, Estate and Probate Attorney Amy Rotering shares the first 5 most important steps to take when handling an estate.

For more information check out our blogs:

Understanding the Probate Process in Minnesota

Why Do I Need an Estate Plan?

Strife After Death: Why You Need an Estate Plan

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Being a grandparent is a special and important role in a child's life. It can be tragic when circumstances prevent grandparents from being in their grandchildren's lives. Fortunately, there are legal precedents often recognized by courts for grandparent rights to be a part of their grandchildren's lives. In this podcast we discuss laws that can protect ongoing grandparent visitation rights.

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As any parent of teenagers can tell you, parenting children in their teens is very different than parenting younger children. Custody and parenting time rules and schedules can also change as children become teenagers. In this podcast episode, attorney Susan Mundahl gives us a closer look at some parameters for changing custody and parenting time of teenagers. She also gives examples of common situations and their statutory requirements for making any modifications depending on the child’s and their family’s circumstances.

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Establishing a trust can be an integral part of an estate plan. In this podcast episode, estate planning attorney Amy Rotering gives us a basic look at the main types of trusts that are available, and how they may be used to avoid a lengthy (and costly) visit to probate court.

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One of the first things that comes to mind around the topic of divorce is, who gets to keep what? Most of the things that couples accumulate during their marriage are considered marital property, and thus, are subject to "fair and equitable" division during divorce. Deciding who gets to keep what can be a difficult process and often, couples cannot agree on their own how to divide their property alone. Arbitration is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution, which is a way to resolve disputes outside of court. Arbitration is a much more cost effective option than going to court, which can cost many thousands of dollars. In this episode of the podcast Susan discusses the benefits of using an arbitrator to help divide personal property.

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