Postnuptial agreements are no longer rare. Couples use them to protect business interests, clarify expectations around inherited assets, restructure finances after career changes, or stabilize a marriage after a period of difficulty. When properly drafted, they can...
Lommen Abdo is pleased to announce that family law attorney Andrew Hunstad has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors. Andrew focuses his practice on complex family law matters, including high-asset divorce, child custody, parenting time, and spousal...
When couples marry, they rarely anticipate divorce. Yet over time, financial circumstances change. A business grows. One spouse leaves the workforce. An inheritance is received. Debt accumulates. In these situations, some married couples choose to enter into a...
Let me guess. You’ve been watching what’s happening in Minnesota. Licenses rolling out. Headlines everywhere. Everyone talking about “getting in early.” Maybe you’ve thought, This is it. This is my window. And you might be right. But here’s what I tell every...
I've lost track of how many times I've had this conversation: "Chris, my estate plan is all set. I've got a trust. Everything goes into it. We're good." And then I ask a simple question: "What does your operating agreement say about transfers at death?" Cue the...
Child support orders are not suggestions. In Minnesota, child support is a court-ordered obligation designed to ensure that children’s basic needs are met, regardless of the relationship between their parents. When support...
I can’t count how many times a commercial property owner has called me and said something like, “Hey, I’ve got a solid tenant lined up—it’s a cannabis company. Anything I should be worried about?” Short answer? Yes. Longer answer? Yes—but maybe not in the way you...
Prenuptial agreements, also known as antenuptial agreements, are increasingly common in Minnesota, particularly for couples entering marriage with significant assets, business interests, children from prior relationships, or uneven earning histories. But despite their...
If you’re a business owner, there’s a good chance your company isn’t just something you own. It’s your source of income. Your retirement plan. Your legacy. In many cases, it’s up to 90% of a family’s net worth tied up in one illiquid asset . Which is exactly why...
Parents are often surprised to learn that child support can still be ordered even when parenting time is split evenly. A common reaction is frustration: If we each have the kids half the time, why is anyone paying support at all? In Minnesota, the answer lies in how...
Few issues escalate family law disputes faster than one parent denying the other court-ordered parenting time. Whether it’s missed weekends, cancelled holidays, or extended periods of no contact, denied parenting time is not just a co-parenting problem, it is a legal...
Recently, I was honored to give a presentation to the Financial Planners of America about a topic that brings together two areas of professional passion: estate planning and business law. I spend a lot of time talking with business owners who know they should deal...
When parents separate or divorce, few issues feel more personal, or more emotionally charged, than parenting time. That concern is amplified when the child is an infant or very young. Minnesota courts recognize that babies and toddlers have unique developmental needs,...
This winter, Lommen Abdo bids a heartfelt farewell to two remarkable colleagues: Keith Broady and Janice Hanson, who recently retired after more than 40 years of service each. Their contributions, character, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact on the...
Spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as alimony, exists to address financial disparities that arise when a marriage ends. In many marriages, one spouse earns most or all of the household income while the other steps away from the workforce to raise children,...
The federal government is sending some very mixed signals on cannabis—and if you're in Minnesota's THC market, it's a moment that demands your full attention. On one side, there's momentum toward reclassifying marijuana under federal law, a move that...
Lommen Abdo’s appellate team is continuing our annual tradition of recapping some of the most interesting cases we’ve handled this year. This year took us to the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota appellate courts and we obtained favorable results in...
Many people begin the divorce process believing it will be simple and cooperative, only to discover later that disagreements derail those expectations. Understanding when does an uncontested divorce become contested can help you avoid surprises and better protect your...
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