While preparing to launch a new company from scratch can be an exciting process, it may also prove a complex endeavor. The business formation process may leave you facing a need to address a variety of essential topics, and your decisions during this time may have a...
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Is your custody plan holiday proof?
The good news is that the significant decline in travel in Minnesota and throughout the United States in recent years appears to be waning. All summer long, families booked flights and visited their favorite beaches and tourist attractions, which means that the...
Resolving school choice issues in a divorce
If you and your spouse have determined that you want to move on in life without each other, you no doubt understand that your decision will have implications in your children's lives. Before your separate lifestyles can fully take effect, you must work out a child...
Issues that might place significant strain on business partnerships
The idea of entering a business arrangement with a partner can be an exciting endeavor that may help open new avenues for success. You and your business partner may share the common goal of pursuing growth and finding ways to cultivate a healthy relationship might be...
How does the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process work?
Crippling debt and constant contact from creditors may be one of the many reasons why you are looking for a way out of your current financial situation. You may no longer be able to manage your payments, and you may not be able to see a way to regain your financial...
Handling child custody disputes in these challenging times
Pursuing a parenting plan that provides for the interests and needs of your children and also fits in with your scheduling needs can be a daunting. Yet, it is an integral task. While you might put forth great effort into covering every vital aspect involved, planning...
Attorney Erik Hansen Selected by Super Lawyers for 7 Years Running!
Attorney Erik Hansen, of Burns & Hansen, P.A., has been rated by Super Lawyers for seven consecutive years. Congratulations, Erik! To learn more, please see Erik's Super Lawyers profile as a Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney.
Is the economy stretching your child support too thin?
After separating from your child’s other parent, seeking appropriate financial support was likely one of the next steps you took. Family courts in Minnesota take into account numerous factors before arriving at a monthly amount to help you cover expenses for your...
What happens to my retirement funds in a Minnesota divorce?
At some point in a marriage, ideally as early as possible, a couple will take steps to prepare for the future. Specifically, they will begin to save for their retirement using one or more of the tools available, such as a 401(k) or an IRA. If you and your spouse have...
Evaluating your estate planning goals after becoming a parent
Welcoming a child into your family can be an exceedingly exciting and rewarding experience, but being a parent is a role that may also carry a great deal of responsibility. As your child grows, you might wish to take every possible measure to provide him or her with...