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Because parenting is a long-term commitment, often the agreement parties came to initially regarding child support becomes less fair over time as circumstances change. However, bringing a modification action is not always an easy process and cannot be brought for small adjustments in circumstance or income. Ideally, an initial child support agreement will anticipate changes in income and circumstances, lessening…
Nuisances come in many forms. From a branch overhanging into a neighbor’s property to raucous house parties, nuisance reports are a common subject of domestic conflict. By understanding nuisance law better, a property owner can help to protect themselves from becoming the subject of a report or understand their rights if a property owner wants to file a nuisance complaint…
Was Your Vehicle Seized After a DWI Arrest? Clients facing a DWI are often worried about fees, a mark on their criminal record and harm to their reputation and employment. However, Minnesota adds an extra burden to the already long list of punishments for a DWI. In Minnesota, a defendant facing a DWI can have their car taken (forfeited) in…
Being served in a civil or family law court case can be a jarring experience, particularly if you were not expecting to be served. While being served is almost never a pleasant experience, understanding the intricacies of service and the next steps you should take can help you plan for a positive resolution to your case. What happens when you are served?…
Understanding Minnesota Law Concerning OFP, HRO, and DANCO OFP, HRO and DANCO refer to orders that are put in place when a person alleges they are afraid of unwanted contact. While parsing out the meaning of legal jargon can seem intimidating, the difference between these terms is actually quite straightforward. St. Paul Criminal Lawyer John Lesch can help guide you through the process as an experienced criminal attorney experienced with handling OFP, HRO and…
St. Paul Family Law Attorney John Lesch Explains Non-Martial Assets During the dissolution of a marriage, the task that often spurs the most conflict is dividing up assets. “Who–keeps–what” can be confusing to follow and can spur contention. This disagreement is often seen as petty, although much of the time the disagreement the parties have is less about the stuff and…
“Age of consent laws” as they are commonly known refer to the age at which a person is legally considered capable of participation in sexual activity. Age of consent laws vary depending on the state. In Minnesota, a person must be sixteen years of age to consent to sexual activity, although some restrictions still exist on engaging in sexual activity with minors aged…
An expungement is a process by which a criminal record is sealed and is unable to be accessed by members of the general public. It is important to note that expunged records are sealed, not destroyed, meaning that while the general public…
Were you arrested and wondering if or when you will be charged? Did a police investigator interview you and you haven’t heard back? Or maybe you’re in the middle of another case which has been bumped from the court calendar with a “Pandemic Continuance” note. COVID-19 has changed lives for many people and institutions. You and I are doing things…
We all make mistakes in life. If we didn’t, we’d never learn anything and grow as a person. Sometimes the mistakes we make hurt others and sometimes they have legal consequences as well. If you’ve made a mistake in judgement and committed a crime, and then been arrested and accused of that crime, the first thing you need to do…