Will Mediation Make My Divorce Go More Smoothly?
June 26, 2018 | Elizabeth A. SchadingWhen people get married, they aren’t planning for divorce. When a divorce does happen, it can be confusing and upsetting. In fact, a divorce is one of the toughest things you can go through, especially when there are children involved. So, when it comes to considering the divorce from a legal standpoint, you will be thinking about all of your options. You may want to resolve things amicably and as fast as possible, but this is not always the case. You may think that litigation is the only path you can go down to finalize your divorce, but there are other options that are open to you. These options can help you save money on your divorce as well. This includes mediation. So, let’s have a closer look at mediation and see if this will suit your particular needs. This is a process where you can enter discussion and negotiation with your former partner to reach a divorce settlement that will suit both of you. It is less like a competition, which can happen at litigation; it is more about working together to reach a solution. There is a neutral third party called the mediator who will guide you and help you when you need it. In addition, you can bring…
Read MoreAttorney Scott Lepak Receives President's Award
June 22, 2018 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Scott Lepak received the President’s Award from the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association. This award was issued in recognition of Scott’s outstanding service to the National PELRA and his contribution to public sector labor relations. “This award means a lot to me”, Scott said, “The National and Minnesota chapter of PELRA are wonderful organizations”. As the long time editor of the MPELRA newsletter (back when it was printed out and mailed!) and frequent speaker, Scott knows how valuable these organizations are to labor relations professionals in the public sector. In his 30 plus years as a labor lawyer and chief labor negotiator, Scott has seen and been part of the massive changes in this area at both the federal and state levels.
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Your Minnesota DWI Case
June 20, 2018 | Adriel B. VillarrealThat moment when you see the police lights appear behind you and you see them in your review mirror can be scary. Whether you have been stopped by the police or involved in an accident, you will be required to come out of your vehicle and complete a sobriety test. This can involve walking in a straight line and the police office using a pen light to look at your eyes. In addition, you may have to blow into a handheld breath tester. Of course, if you fail these tests and have been driving while intoxicated, you will be arrested. If you have never been in trouble with the law before, being arrested on a DWI charge can be a stressful experience, especially since you do not know what to expect. The legal system can be complex and it is natural to be worried about the process and what will happen to you. We understand this and that is why we have detailed the legal process for you so you know what will happen once you have been arrested for DWI. So, once you have been arrested at the scene for DWI, the police officer will bring you down to the police station. At this point it is normal to go…
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