BGS Grows with Addition of New Lawyer
May 21, 2013 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Barna, Guzy & Steffen Ltd. announces the addition of a new associate to the firm. Jennifer C. Moreau has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Employment Law practice area. The firm is excited to welcome Jennifer and hopes that adding this new associate attorney to the existing team will be beneficial to current clients and assist with the growth of new clientele. BGS’ Commercial Litigation attorneys are experienced trial lawyers able to represent clients in state, federal and the appellate courts on issues such as: business disputes construction issues and mold information technology security issues unfair competition contract actions non-competes employment defense and counseling unlawful detainers collection and insurance law other complex litigation cases Jennifer received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, 2007, magna cum laude. She was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in 2007 and was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota bar in 2013. She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and of the Anoka County Bar Association. Before joining BGS, Jennifer was a Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Robert B. Varco and Hon. Mary A. Yunker, Minnesota District Court, 2007-2013. She lives in Coon Rapids with her husband and two children.
Read More4 Things You Should Know About Child Custody Mediation in Minnesota
May 20, 2013 | Elizabeth A. SchadingIf you’ve decided to use child custody mediation in Minnesota to resolve some of the issues of your parenting dispute, then you’ve made a very good choice. Often, people who use mediation instead of the court system, wind up far happier with the outcome that they receive. This is because mediation allows you to be an active participant in the process of deciding what is best for your child. However, that does not mean that there aren’t a few things you should know about the process. [maxbutton id=”1″ ] 1. Be Prepared You already know that you should come to court prepared, but did you know that you should come prepared for your mediation, too? While the mediator doesn’t have the power to impose a decision upon you it does help to have all of the information at your fingertips. Here are a few of the things you should consider bringing. A list of the issues that are most important to you, so that you can make sure those issues are addressed. Suggestions and plans for meeting each of these issues, such as suggested parenting time schedules. Records such as the child’s report cards and school attendance and progress, and other indicators of the care that you’ve been giving the child. A list…
Read MoreCan I File for Divorce in Minnesota if I Don’t Know Where My Spouse Is?
May 16, 2013 | Elizabeth A. SchadingSometimes a divorce happens because a spouse simply abandons the family. Sometimes families start with a separation, only for a spouse to go MIA. Sometimes, a spouse even hides from another spouse, thinking that this is the best way to avoid being served with divorce papers. However, you can get a divorce even if you don’t know where your spouse is. Minnesota allows for service of divorce papers through alternate means when all reasonable avenues have been tried to find and serve your spouse through normal means. Service by publication requires a court order, but the order will be granted if you provide facts sufficient to prove that you cannot find your spouse. Once the papers have been served through alternate means the divorce will continue. Your spouse has a certain amount of time to file an Answer to your petition for divorce. If your spouse fails to file an Answer then the courts will usually move forward with a “default” Judgment of Divorce. The issues of the divorce will be settled, most likely as you request, and you will no longer be married. If your spouse is missing you should not assume that your divorce will be uncontested, however. Strange things can happen at the last minute. This is not the time…
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