Understanding Family Law
July 13, 2023 | Jason C. Brown
Family law encompasses a wide range of legal matters that revolve around familial relationships. It governs issues related to marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, and more. Understanding family law is crucial for individuals and families navigating through these often challenging and emotional situations. Continue reading our blog as we will provide an overview of family law, discussing its key areas and offering valuable insights to help you have a better understanding of this field. Marriage and Divorce Marriage is a legal contract between two individuals, and family law covers various aspects of this institution. It addresses requirements for a valid marriage, prenuptial agreements, and the legal process of divorce. The family law attorneys at Barna, Guzy & Steffen can guide individuals through the divorce process, including issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody, and visitation rights. Understanding your rights and obligations during a divorce is essential for achieving a fair and satisfactory outcome. Child Custody and Support When parents separate or divorce, determining child custody and support becomes an important issue. Family law strives to protect the best interests of the child and provides guidelines for custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and child support calculations. These matters can be emotionally charged and complex, making the assistance of an experienced family…
Read MoreBGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson Presents at the Minnesota CLE Center
July 7, 2023 | Carole Clark IsaksonPromissory Estoppel? Liquidated Damages? If you attended a seminar by BGS Attorney Carole Clark Isakson this week, you know what those are. Ms. Isakson was one of several presenters on June 27, 2023 at the Minnesota CLE center, all of whom had contributed materials to The Complete Lawyer’s Quick Answer Book. Carole spoke about contract law, an area in which she has been working for more than three decades. Attendees learned about the elements of a contract, what constitutes an offer and acceptance, and how courts in Minnesota interpret contracts. When do emails and conversations impact how a contract is interpreted? This depends in part on the contract terms. Most likely is that prior conversations about the contract terms will not be persuasive if they contradict the terms of a contract that was then signed. She also spoke about breach of contract cases and how one can prevail or defend those claims. Tips for solid contract drafting were provided to the audience; a well drafted contract is the best defense against any type of claim based on the contract. State law requires that some types of contracts be in writing to be enforceable or provide a party with the ability to void a contract that is not in writing. BGS is proud to…
Read MoreCorporate Transparency Act Part III; Exemptions & Reporting Requirements. DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE TO REPORT?
June 28, 2023 | Carole Clark Isakson
Update December 19th, 2024 On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, enjoining the federal government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting deadlines. On December 13, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an Emergency Motion for Stay Pending Appeal in the Fifth Circuit requesting an expedited briefing schedule and a ruling “as soon as possible, but in any event no later than December 27, 2024, to ensure that regulated entities can be made aware of their obligation to comply before January 1, 2025.” Reporting companies should continue monitoring developments in the coming days in case the January 1, 2025 deadline for filing is reinstated. This article is one in a continuing series of articles on the soon to be effective Corporate Transparency Act. Many entities will need to comply with reporting obligations under the Act or face significant penalties. Read all of these articles on the firm website. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), signed into law in January 2021, requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The purpose of…
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