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Co-Parenting After Divorce: Tips for Making School, Activities, and Decisions Less Contentious
Divorce ends a marriage, but it doesn’t end parenthood. For parents in Minnesota, the real work often begins after the divorce decree is signed - managing school schedules, medical decisions, and extracurricular activities while maintaining stability for the kids....
The Pros and Cons of Construction Litigation: What Owners, Contractors, and Design Professionals Should Know
In construction, even the best-managed projects can go off the rails. Delays, design disputes, payment conflicts, and alleged defects are part of the industry’s landscape. When those issues escalate, construction litigation—filing a lawsuit or defending against...
Lommen Abdo Named to 2026 Best Law Firms List by Best Lawyers®
We’re proud to share that Lommen Abdo has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, published by Best Lawyers®, one of the most respected peer-reviewed legal rankings in the country. This year, the rankings evaluated over 110,000 client...
The QDRO and Divorce in Minnesota: What Happens to Retirement Accounts?
When couples divorce in Minnesota, dividing property is rarely as simple as splitting bank accounts or selling a home. Retirement assets, 401(k)s, pensions, and other employer-sponsored plans, are often among the largest and most valuable assets in the marriage. Yet,...
Wisconsin Construction Liens: Six Months to Secure Your Right to Payment
For contractors and subcontractors working in Wisconsin, one of the most important tools for ensuring payment is the construction lien. But lien rights exist only for those who strictly follow the timelines and notice requirements established by Wisconsin Statutes...
Parental Alienation: Myth vs. What Minnesota Courts Really Say
“Parental alienation” is one of the most emotionally charged - and misunderstood - topics in Minnesota custody cases. Parents sometimes accuse one another of “alienating” a child, claiming the other parent is turning the child against them. Others feel unfairly...
What Minnesota’s Cannabis Statute Means for Local Retailers
In August 2023, Governor Tim Walz enacted the Minnesota cannabis statute which legalized the sale and use of cannabis to adults. Specifically, Minn. Stat. § 342.2 allows a cannabis business with a license or endorsement authorizing the retail sale of cannabis flower,...
Mechanics Liens in Minnesota: How Contractors and Subcontractors Protect Their Right to Payment
Few things create more frustration on a construction project than nonpayment. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, Minnesota law provides a powerful—but technical—tool to help you get paid: the mechanics lien. Properly followed, it secures...
It’s Flu Shot Season – Know the Risks of Vaccine Injuries
As flu season returns and vaccine clinics pop up in workplaces, pharmacies, and clinics across Minnesota and Wisconsin, it's important to understand both the benefits and the potential risks of vaccinations. While flu shots help prevent illness for millions every...
When Income Changes After Divorce: Modifying Child Support in Minnesota
Life doesn’t stand still after divorce. Jobs change, businesses grow or struggle, children’s needs evolve. What once felt like a fair child support order may no longer reflect reality. Fortunately, Minnesota law recognizes this and allows parents to request a...
Lommen Abdo News – September 2025
In this edition of the Lommen Abdo newsletter, you’ll find: Family law insights from Andrew Hunstad, including blogs on child custody, divorce finances, spousal maintenance, and more. Estate planning and cannabis business guidance from Christopher Luehr, including a...
5 Costly Mistakes People Make in Minnesota Divorces (and How to Avoid Them)
Divorce can be overwhelming. Emotions run high, and the legal system can feel confusing. Some people make decisions during divorce that create unnecessary financial strain, weaken their case, or leave them unprepared for life after the decree is signed. Here are five...
Michelle Kuhl Appointed to Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules
Lommen Abdo is proud to announce that attorney Michelle Kuhl has been appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure. Her three-year term began on October 1, 2025. The Advisory Committee plays a key role in...
How Minnesota Courts Decide Child Custody: The 12 “Best Interests” Factors Explained
Divorce and custody cases often raise one of the hardest questions parents face: “How will the court decide where my child lives?” In Minnesota, judges do not make custody decisions based on stereotypes or personal opinions. Instead, they apply a clear legal standard:...
Minnesota Divorce Myths That Could Hurt Your Case
Divorce is stressful enough without misinformation making it harder. Unfortunately, myths about Minnesota divorce law circulate online, through friends, or even from well-meaning family members. Relying on these myths can lead to costly mistakes, poor negotiation...
Don’t Believe the Hype: Trusts Aren’t Just for the Ultra-Rich
When you hear the word "trust," what's the first thing that pops into your head? For most of us, it's a scene straight out of a movie: a stuffy lawyer in a mahogany-filled office, a dramatic reading of a will, and some obscenely wealthy family squabbling over a...
Hidden Costs in Divorce: How Overlooking Assets Can Derail Your Settlement
The Risk of Overlooked or Undisclosed Assets In Minnesota, marital property is divided “equitably,” which means fairly, not necessarily equally. But fairness depends on both parties having a full and accurate picture of all assets. Commonly missed items include:...
Minnesota Supreme Court Issues an Interesting Case about Prejudgment Interest
The Importance of Prejudgment Interest Prejudgment interest is an important issue that can dramatically affect the amount a party is obligated to pay on a judgment. I have previously discussed some of the issues surrounding how to calculate prejudgment interest here....
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