Mediation in Family Law – A Comprehensive Overview
Mediation is a confidential process where a neutral third party facilitates communication between parties. The ultimate goal of mediation is to promote a settlement between parties, although mediators are not to impose their own judgment to achieve this result. Minn. Gen. R. Pract. 114.02(a)(7). While mediators are beneficial in identifying [...]
Tax Consequences of Divorce – A Summary of Issues
Divorce naturally brings many changes, particularly financial ones. Many of these financial changes can impact your tax liability, so it is important to keep certain factors in mind when going through a divorce or family change. The financial changes, along with all the other complicated pieces involved in divorce, are [...]
The Essentials of Marital vs. Non-Marital Property
Minnesota recognizes two categories of property: martial and non-marital. The categories are relevant in determining which spouse is awarded what property in a dissolution proceeding. Marital property can include real or personal property that was acquired by either spouse or both during the existence of their marriage. The cutoff date [...]
Navigating Child Custody in Minnesota: Unraveling the myth of 50/50 custody
Child custody battles are emotionally charged and complex, often requiring a nuanced understanding of legal terminologies. In Minnesota, custody is divided into two primary categories: physical custody and legal custody. These distinctions play a crucial role in the responsibilities of each parent and the overall well-being of the child. Physical [...]
Congratulations to Claire Paulsen on her law clerk job with Judge Paul Scoggin!
Claire Paulsen worked as a Student Attorney at Lake Harriet Law Office during her 2L year of law school. Claire graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in May, 2023. Prior to attending law school, she attended Minnesota State University, Mankato where she earned her Bachelor's of Science Degree [...]
Lake Harriet Law Welcomes New Student Attorneys
Lake Harriet Law proudly welcomes student attorneys Brianna Attamante, Brooke Meister and Abi Rud. Brianna is a second-year law student at the University of Minnesota Law School. Before attending law school, she graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. At Minnesota Law, Brianna is an active [...]
Introduction to Financial Abuse
Domestic abuse is very common in intimate relationships—in Minnesota, approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing intimate partner violence or stalking during their lifetimes, and real numbers are likely much higher.[1] Domestic abuse statistics are often underreported, partly because victims and survivors of abuse may [...]
Navigating Joint Custody in Minnesota
When it comes to determining joint custody of a child, the legal landscape can vary significantly from one state to another. In Minnesota, the primary focus remains on the best interests of the child. However, specific laws, standards, and procedures within the legal field can impact how joint custody is [...]
Congratulations to the 2023 Law School Graduates!
Congratulations to former Lake Harriet Law student attorneys Lottie James, Claire Paulsen, Julia Kasbohm (University of Minnesota Law School) and Sophi Gorman (Mitchell Hamline School of Law) on their recent law school graduations! We appreciate their exceptional dedication and contributions and wish them the very best in their legal careers [...]
Daphne Karofsky joins Lake Harriet Law as a Student Attorney
Student Attorney, Daphne Karofsky, is a second-year law student at the University of Saint Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis completing her Juris Doctor degree. Prior to law school, Daphne attended the University of Arizona where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development with a [...]