A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup as it’s commonly known, is typically used to outline the distribution of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of a divorce. However, many individuals are not fully aware of the legal boundaries of prenups. While a...
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You can get a DWI while sitting in a parked car
Nobody ever starts their evening out with the intent of getting a DWI. But good times with good friends sometimes result in having a few too many drinks. When you reach your vehicle, you realize that you are too intoxicated to drive and decide to recline your seat so...
Motorcycle accident rates continue to increase
With warmer weather upon us, many residents in the St. Cloud area are taking to their motorcycles. This can be a peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable way to get around town and enjoy the outdoors, but it can also be extraordinarily dangerous. That’s why it’s critical...
Can domestic violence victims drop charges?
A fight with your significant other or your spouse got out of hand, and you’ve been arrested on domestic violence charges. Right now, you’re concerned with what’s going to happen to your reputation, whether you’ll lose your job and what other potential consequences...
Seeking custody when your co-parent has a drug or alcohol problem
If your soon-to-be ex and co-parent has a serious alcohol and/or drug problem, you may be seeking sole physical custody of your child to help protect their safety and well-being. You may even be asking that any visitation between your child and your co-parent be...
Mental driving distractions are more serious than people realize
Driving distractions come in many different forms, but people often spend most of their time thinking about physical or visual distractions. For instance, a driver who is gawking at another accident is visually distracted, while a driver who is holding their phone is...
Are big dogs more aggressive?
The way that people react to aggressive dogs – or the amount of fear that they have – often relates to the size of the dog. For instance, if you came to someone’s house and a Chihuahua came charging across the lawn at you, barking and snarling, you may be surprised,...
7 categories of documents to gather during your divorce
When your spouse informs you they want to dissolve the marriage, or vice versa, you need to start preparing for the process to avoid last-minute rushes or making uninformed decisions. One of the steps to take during preparation is gathering documents. Here are seven...
Why are teenage drivers so dangerous?
Despite numerous public safety initiatives and improvements to road signage and traffic signals over the last several decades, drivers in the St. Cloud region are often put at risk of being harmed by negligent and otherwise dangerous drivers. Some of those dangerous...
Why is the presumption of innocence so important?
Innocent until proven guilty is a term that most people are familiar with, but what does it really mean? The presumption of innocence is actually something that is enshrined in law, largely through the logic of the court’s decision in the pivotal case of Taylor vs....