Wright County Law Blog

People in all walks of life often have financial concerns on their minds. You may find yourself having new worries now that you and your spouse are getting a divorce. While focusing on property division and ensuring that you get your fair share is important, you may also want to consider the possibility of spousal support.

Though tax laws have changed regarding alimony, it does not mean that it is no longer an important part of divorce proceedings. In fact, numerous people undoubtedly still need this type of support but may now face a more difficult time negotiating for it due to the tax implications for the payor.

You have worked hard for years, and because of your professional position, you deserve a retirement pension. This benefit may have made you feel accomplished and secure in knowing that you will have the needed funds to handle your financial affairs when it comes time to retire. However, more recently, you may have begun feeling less secure about your finances due to your pending divorce.

Understandably, you do not want to lose your pension, or even a part of your pension, during the property division proceedings. The division itself could prove tricky during the legal proceedings, and the split of your hard-earned funds could result in you struggling during your retirement years.

Life isn't always easy; in fact, sometimes, extenuating circumstances cause a lot of emotional, financial or even physical turmoil. If you're one of many Minnesota parents currently preparing to divorce, you are likely worried about how your decision to end your marriage might affect your kids. Here's the good news: Children are typically highly resilient and adaptable.

That doesn't necessarily mean it will be smooth sailing the whole way through, though. In much the same way that you need to stay organized and engage support systems when needed to juggle the responsibilities, or work and home life, for instance, you can do the same thing during and after divorce proceedings. There are legal protections already in place to support your children, and, as their parent, you can keep close watch on how they're doing, emotionally.

While motorists pulled over by a cop for accusations of driving while impaired have the right to refuse a breath, blood or urine test, few have gotten little benefits out of it. Many Minnesotans have ended up in jail with the chemical test refusal being a part of their conviction despite other states having a more lenient approach to the matter.

However, that could all change thanks to a recent ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court. This ruling could allow those who face or already have DWI convictions to have more freedom in challenging a conviction for refusing the chemical test.