by jrlk | Sep 16, 2010 | All About Lawyers, FAQs
Once you have decided you need a lawyer, the next question is how do you find a lawyer? There are many different ways to find a lawyer, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the most common ways to find a lawyer: Referrals from Friends and...
by jrlk | Oct 8, 2009 | All About Lawyers, Courts, Divorce, FAQs, Legal Fees
A frequent question I hear is “Will my spouse have to pay my attorney’s fees?” My answer to this is “Don’t count on it.” In Minnesota, attorney’s fees can be awarded one of two ways: need-based or conduct-based. Need-based awarded mean that one party...
by jrlk | Jun 16, 2009 | All About Lawyers, Child Support, Courts, Divorce, Financial, Legal Fees
In case you haven’t heard, the court system (like everything else) is broke. Starting July 1, 2009, Minnesota court filing fees will be increases. The new family court filing fees for most of the state (Hennepin County tends to run higher by $2) will be: $400...
by jrlk | Apr 15, 2009 | All About Lawyers, Divorce
Divorce is not only a time for change, but it is often a time for a reality check. For many people, life just cannot continue the way it has been. Many couples are living well-beyond their financial means – subsidizing their lifestyles with credit cards and...
by jrlk | Mar 6, 2009 | All About Lawyers, FAQs
What areas of law do you practice? Does the attorney limit their practice to one or two areas, or do they take the “Jack of all trades” approach? There are many different areas of law; if an attorney practices a little bit of everything, does he or she have the depth...
by jrlk | Nov 5, 2008 | All About Lawyers, Estate Planning, Non-lawyers, Representing Yourself
Many people wonder why they should hire an attorney, especially when there are various forms, books, websites, and software available designed to help you create your own estate plan, file your own divorce, or start your own business. Attorneys provide more than the...