As reported by The Telegraph, wealthy couples are turning towards arbitration to settle their divorce disputes. My take? Bravo! Rather than utilize the courts for divorces, the couples are instead seeking alternative measures to settle their disputes. According to one lawyer, James Pirrie of the Family Law in Partnership: “Court queues are growing – meaning…
A person wanting to apply for a Dakota County marriage license can go to the Dakota County website for further information. Marriage licenses in Dakota County are currently available at: Administration Center – Hastings Northern Service Center – West St. Paul Western Service Center – Apple Valley
The federal government is pushing a new bill that would have a significant affect on Minnesota child custody laws. As reported by Military.com, the House of Representatives Arms Services Committee is lobbying the Pentagon for support on military servicemembers’ child custody rights. The committee is seeking support from Leon Penetta on the proposed “Servicemember Family Protection Act.”…
Under Minnesota Statute 517.01, Minnesota marriages are a civil contract. So what does that mean and why is it important? In lawyman’s terms, a marriage is a contractual relationship between a man and a woman where the couple makes certain promises to one another and, in turn, those promises are recognized by the State of…
Minnesota Public Radio and the Minnesota Star Tribune report that lawmakers in Minnesota have approved a bill to strengthen Minnesota child neglect laws. Governor Mark Dayton said that the law would protect the elderly and children who were victims of neglect. Under the new law, caretakers can be charged with a felony rather than a misdemeanor if…
In a story reported by The American Independent, a Federal Court judge has found that a man who married a transgendered woman has a legally recognizable marriage under Minnesota’s defense of marriage laws. The judge held that because one of the parties is male and the other legally transitioned to a female, the couple qualifies as…
The Austin County Herald reports that eight counties in Minnesota are going paperless as a part of the eCourtMN initiative. According to the Herald, all Minnesota counties will be required to go paperless in the next five years. The counties which are reported as going paperless include: •Cass •Clay •Cook/Lake •Dakota •Faribault •Kandiyohi •Morrison…
Welcome to the first post in what I hope to be many on this new blog. At least at this initial stage, the plan is for the blog to serve as a resources for all residents of Dakota County to use to find information about the law and lawyers in the county. The blog’s goal…
