Saint Paul Legal Issues Blog

You dread the idea of end-of-life planning, but you stumble over the idea of choosing someone to raise your kids in your absence even more. Despite your reluctance, it is a task you have to do for the good of your children.  Forbes offers a bit of guidance to help you...

Are you a resident of Minnesota getting ready to create your estate plan or write your will? If so, there are some matters you must settle before anything else. One of them is deciding who your executor will be. They are a crucial part to your estate plan and play a...

Minnesota allows parents to share both legal and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make important decisions on the child's behalf, while physical custody describes where the child lives most of the time.  If you are facing a divorce, understanding what...

As an employee, you have the right to participate in certain protected activities. These include becoming part of an investigation of your employer and testifying against him or her if you were a witness to his or her wrongdoing. If you were subject to adverse action...

Federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on pregnancy protect Minnesota employees who are pregnant. Pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to them cannot subject employees to unfavorable treatment in terms of hiring, pay, promotions, training or any...

Children deserve the emotional and financial support of both parents, even if their parents file for divorce. Minnesota is one of many states in the nation that uses the income shares model when determining child support, according to the National Conference of State...

In many divorces, the spouses sell the family home and both spouses and their children must move and establish new homes. When one spouse wishes to keep the house, however, both parties must understand what to watch out for to protect themselves down the road....

Making workers happy is an essential part of being a great employer. Creating a more inclusive workplace that makes all employees feel at home is crucial in this respect. Not only can an inclusive workplace improve employee morale, it could also prevent serious...

Minnesota residents like you create estate plans to manage your assets after your passing. Estate plans do not last indefinitely, though. Over time, you may come across different scenarios that could lead to you updating your plan. Today we will look at some of these...

The holidays weren't that long ago. If you were fortunate enough, you may have got a new car from your spouse. As luxury car sales rise each December, they can be a popular gift item for some spouses.  However, if you are one of the many couples working through a...