Pregnancy can be an exciting and also frightening time for a woman. If this is her first pregnancy, she may not know what to expect. Even those who have had children before can develop complications during subsequent pregnancies that did not affect them previously....
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St. Cloud Minnesota Legal Blog
Why do some seemingly strong marriages end in divorce?
Fairytales depict marriage as an everlasting happily ever after, but reality paints a more nuanced picture. Divorce rates, while showing signs of decline, still hold steady, and a surprising number of splits occur in marriages that once seemed happy. This begs the...
Who will make decisions on your behalf if you can’t?
When many people think about estate planning, they automatically think about distributing their assets to their loved ones. That’s a cornerstone of estate planning, but there’s another concern to consider—plans for if you become incapacitated. One thing you need to do...
What is religious discrimination in the workplace?
Modern workplaces have become increasingly diverse – bringing together employees from all kinds of different backgrounds, cultures and belief systems. Unfortunately, clashes can happen when people are not willing to make room for others with different ideas, practices...
What should SSDI applicants do after a formal rejection?
The average adult in the United States lives on a paycheck-to-paycheck basis even if they have a relatively well-paid job. The more someone earns, the higher their likely standard of living and therefore their household expenses. Most people do not have enough in...
Why an amicable divorce is best when you have kids
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process for couples, especially when children are involved. Amidst the stress and turmoil, you it’s best when you can have an amicable divorce. An amicable divorce is characterized by cooperation, open communication and...
Why adults in Minnesota may need an advance directive
Those who have served as a caregiver for their parents or grandparents in the past may understand the importance of a living will. A living will is a document discussing what someone expects to happen if they end up in a medically incapacitated state. Those in a...
Tips for telling your spouse you want a divorce
You decide that you want to get a divorce, but you know that the conversation with your spouse can be difficult. It’s also the next step that you have to take, simply letting them know about your decision. Some people wait to do this until they serve the divorce...
Protect your child’s rights during your divorce
Many people focus on the adults when there’s a divorce, but parents must consider how their decisions will impact the children. This is a significant change for them because the only household situation they’ve known is changing. It may behoove some parents to...
Understanding the Social Security Blue Book
To determine if you qualify as disabled based on the terms set by the Social Security Administration, one of the things you need to do is look at the Social Security Blue Book. While there are exceptions to the rules in this book, it gives you a good place to start...