An uncontested divorce can be a practical option when both spouses agree on the issues that need to be resolved. In Minnesota, that may mean using a joint petition or, for couples who meet stricter requirements, a summary dissolution. The right path depends on your
Minnesota changed its approach to spousal maintenance in 2024. The law no longer describes maintenance primarily as “temporary” or “permanent.” Instead, it uses two categories—transitional and indefinite maintenance—and provides starting presumptions based on how long the marriage lasted. Those changes can make the duration question
Getting divorced does not necessarily mean splitting everything you own in half. Minnesota first looks at whether property is marital or nonmarital, and that distinction can affect what each spouse keeps when the marriage ends. The same questions can come up with the house, retirement
If your job requires you to drive a company vehicle, an ignition-interlock requirement can create an immediate question: does the company vehicle need an ignition-interlock device too? In some cases, the answer is no. Minnesota has an employment exception that can allow an ignition-interlock participant
You get in your car, provide a breath sample, and your ignition-interlock device will not let you start the vehicle. What happens next? A lockout can happen for several reasons, and it does not automatically mean you were driving impaired or that you will lose
If you use an ignition-interlock device after a Minnesota DWI, a failed test or device lockout can be concerning. But not every lockout means the same thing, and not every device problem leads to the same consequence. For Lake Elmo drivers in Minnesota’s ignition-interlock program,
Minnesota’s Ignition Interlock Device Program can come with several expenses beyond the cost of the device itself. Drivers may have to pay for installation, regular service, a driver’s license reinstatement fee, and other costs while they are in the program. For Lake Elmo drivers dealing
Minnesota made significant changes to driver’s license and ignition-interlock requirements for impaired-driving incidents in 2025. Among the most important changes are expanded consideration of prior impaired-driving incidents for certain licensing purposes and revised requirements for drivers who must participate in the ignition interlock program. These
Facing a criminal charge in Minnesota can be difficult to manage when you live in another state. In addition to understanding the charge itself, you may need to determine whether you must return to Minnesota for court, whether your attorney can represent you here, and
Being arrested while traveling can leave a Minnesota resident dealing with an unfamiliar court system far from home. The location of the alleged offense generally determines which state’s criminal laws apply, and returning to Minnesota does not transfer the case back home. An out-of-state arrest
