Taylor Blatchford worked as a Student Attorney at Lake Harriet Law Office during her 1L, 2L and 3L years of law school. Taylor graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in June, 2021. Prior to attending law school, she earned a B.A. in Communication Studies…
In Minnesota, the topic of spousal maintenance (also referred to as alimony) is a frequent financial issue during a divorce. Spousal maintenance is awarded to meet need, and it depends on a showing of need. The marital standard of living is analyzed in detail, along…
Property division is a major component of a divorce and includes dividing all marital assets including bank accounts, the family home, retirement interests, jewelry and more. When considering a divorce, keep in mind that Minnesota law provides for an “equitable” distribution of property. While this…
A party seeking modification of spousal maintenance (or changing alimony) has the burden to show a substantial change of circumstances, since the time maintenance award was set, and that these changes render the award unreasonable or unfair. See Hecker v. Hecker, 568 N.W.2d 705, 709…
Bill and Melinda Gates’s divorce, which included elaborate headlines, paparazzi photos, and rumors, became the stuff of tabloid legend with the world soaking it up around every corner of this twisted storyline. Microsoft employees and Gates’ circle of friends and colleagues have whispered about inappropriate…
Katie Schwandt-LaRoche worked as a Student Attorney at Lake Harriet Law Office during her 3L year. Katie graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis in June, 2020. Prior to attending law school, she earned a B.A.S. in Psychology from the&h read more
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic we watched the unemployment rate skyrocket while the market crashed. While the economy is moving to a more stable place today, most families are still experiencing financial difficulties in their everyday lives. In fact, the Pew Research Center…
Divorce is a difficult journey for every member of the family. When you get married and have children, the last thing on your mind is the end of the marriage. When you go through a divorce, your number one goal is to raise your children…
