What Are the Steps in a Divorce Proceeding?
January 12, 2015 | Elizabeth A. SchadingIn the state of Minnesota, a divorce is called a ”dissolution of marriage.” Barring a justifiable emergency, in order to be eligible for a divorce, either you or your spouse must be living in the state for at least 180 days. Just like in any other state getting a divorce in Minnesota can be a lengthy process that may take several months to several years to complete. We understand that the decision to divorce can be a difficult decision to make. The attorneys at Barna, Guzy & Steffen have over 80 years of combined experience in family and divorce law. If you’d like to speak with an attorney, contact BGS today at (763) 780-8500. Before we discuss the actual steps in a divorce proceeding, let’s cover a few basics. What You Need to Know about divorce in Minnesota If you have children or significant property, the divorce will be more complicated. If you and your spouse can come to an agreement on child custody issues and/or how to divide your property, the divorce can move along quickly. If you have children, the court will require you to attend a certified divorce education program. Steps in a Minnesota Divorce Proceeding There are four basic steps in the state’s divorce proceeding: Summons and Petition To…
Read MoreAttorney Thomas R. Wentzell joins Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
December 15, 2014 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Barna, Guzy & Steffen LTD. announces the addition of a new associate to our firm. Thomas R. Wentzell has joined the firm’s Real Estate and Banking Law departments. He will be working closely with attorneys practicing in the firm’s growing Real Estate and Banking areas serving existing clients and enhancing the firm’s ability to serve new areas of the community. Tom was a law clerk for Barna, Guzy & Steffen’s Business and Employment Law Litigation group from January 2012-April 2013 while he was completing his law degree at University of St. Thomas School of Law. He is returning to the firm from his recent position as a Compliance Analyst at Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis. Tom graduated cum laude from University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2013 ranked 18 of 156. He was a recipient of the Dean’s Award (highest grade in class) – Lawyering Skills I, made the Dean’s list and received a President’s Scholarship. Tom earned his Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from St. John’s University in 2007 where he graduated magna cum laude, received All-College Honors and played Varsity football. He is excited about this new opportunity in his legal career and says, “Coming back to BGS, I am looking forward to helping clients and growing professionally. I…
Read MoreHighland Friendship Club's Eighth Annual Lanes for Friendship
November 12, 2014 | Angela WoessnerSaturday, November 8, 2014, marked the Eighth Annual Lanes for Friendship, a fundraising event for the Highland Friendship Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in St. Paul (“HFC”). Lanes for Friendship was held at Brunswick Zone XL in Lakeville and featured the Minnesota Twins’ Joe Mauer and other special guests. The event includes a silent auction, bowling, door prizes, a lane where you can win prizes from Chipotle, a VIP area and luncheon for certain sponsorship levels, food and fun! Bowling teams consist of 4 team members (selected by the team sponsor), one HFC member, and a special guest. Besides Joe Mauer, special guests included Minnesota Twins’ Manager Paul Molitor, Golden Gopher Baseball Head Coach John Anderson, members of the Golden Gopher Baseball Team, retired MLB umpire Tim Tschida, Minnesota Twins’ minor league manager Jake Mauer, Cincinnati Reds’ player Jack Hannahan, KARE 11 personality Eric Perkins, and many others. HFC was founded in 2002 by two parents who wanted to offer young adults with disabilities the opportunity to spend time with their friends, lean social skills, try new things, and more importantly, have fun! Today, more than 200 young adults with disabilities are active members and participate in art, swimming, cooking, fitness and music classes in addition to other weekly fun activities designed especially…
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