54 Self Care Throughout Your Divorce

Divorce is one of the hardest life events a person can live through. It is the death of a relationship, a home, a future, and many dreams. Self-Care is a popular topic nowadays but it is truly necessary during a divorce. After years of helping folks through divorce,...

53 What is an Unfit Parent?

This episode of the podcast discusses MN Statute 518.17, which addresses that each parent is recognized by Minnesota law to be presumed as fit to parent their children. Being an “unfit parent” in unfortunately a common accusation during divorces or custody...

52 Estate Planning for Empty Nesters

Folks who are living in an “Empty Nest,” are in a somewhat unique situation in regard to their estate, now that their adult children have moved away from their family’s home.  In this podcast episode, family and estate law attorney, Amy Rotering, goes over a number of...

51 Modification of Custody or Parenting Time

As every parent knows, life happens, your children grow, and their needs and schedules change. Making changes to the legal specifics of a Custody or Parenting Time order can sometimes be necessary, despite the hassle. In this podcast episode attorney, Susan Mundahl,...

50 Same Sex Couples & Adoption

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...

49 Restraining Orders – 3 Different Types

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...

48 Probate Checklist – First 5 Steps

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...

47 Grandparent Visitation

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...

46 Custody & Parenting Time with Teenagers

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...

45 Trusts – An Overview

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...