Can my spouse prevent me from unsupervised visitation in MN?

Unfortunately, without a court order, parents are involved in a tug of war for custody and parenting time withthe chidlren in the middle. Each...

I have a friend who would like a separation from her husband, can she move out with young children, without his agreement?

In the absence of a court order, either parent may have the children in their care. That inevitably creates a difficult tug of war with the...

How long will a "continued-for-dismissal" felony show up on my record in the state of Minnesota?

The felony charge will show up indefinitely unless, after it is dismissed, you file a Petitoin for a Statutory expungement. That requires filing a...

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I just recived a possesion of drug paraphinlia...what now?

The offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. Although the execution of jail time is unlikely, even upon a...

Do i have a chance of getting any money from my husband if he makes less money than I do.

There is no legal action that can be filed to seek financial contribution unless there is an action for legal separation or divorce filed. For...

Will my income be factored into my husband's child support?

As a general rule, the answer is "no." Minnesota statutes specifically states that a spouse's income is not to be included in a calculation of...

I'm single my relatives claiming me for tax return, so Is that my money?

No. If they may claim you on their tax return because they provide support, they are entitled to any refund on their taxes.

MN Criminal code, what are possible consequences for shoplifting?

Thank you for the email. A theft offense can be very serious. While any theft under $500 is a misdemeanor. Such an offense is still punishable...

The food court beside my owned shop in mall, doesn't allow me to open a food franchisee, saying non competition contract. LEGAL?

Agreements to limit competition are common for malls and strip malls. If propely executed, they are certainly enforceable. Why did you enter...

Drunk And can't remeber what happened. 5th degree domestic assualt.

In Minnesota, only a proescutor may file charges and/or dismiss them. A victim cannot. Even if the alleged victim wants charges to be dismissed,...