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Shelley Torvinen
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Wiscota Law and Mediation PLLC
11 East Superior St Suite 504 Duluth, MN 55802» view map
Divorce & Family Law
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1. Shelley Torvinen Duluth, MN
  Attorney at Law - MN, 1993
  Hamline University J.D. 1993
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Includes: Collaborative Law, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Megan Elizabeth Burkhammer

Family Law, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 18 Years

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1017 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308

Michael J. Dolan

Employment, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Accident & Injury

Status: In Good Standing

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1017 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308

Megan Elizabeth Burkhammer

Litigation, Family Law, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

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1017 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308

Derek Allen Trosvig

Trusts, Employment, Family Law, Civil Rights, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing

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710 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308

Thomas Alan Jacobson

Civil Rights, Construction, Personal Injury, Family Law, Government

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 34 Years

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710 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308

Breanna Helland

General Practice

Status: In Good Standing

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305 Eighth Ave W, Alexandria, MN 56308

Stephen James Knudsen

Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

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700 Cedar Street, Alexandria, MN 56308

Karen Hoffman

Litigation, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 13 Years

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243 Central Avenue, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Joseph Alan Krueger

Government, Estate Planning, Family Law, Elder Law, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 21 Years

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124 Lake Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Karen Hoffman

Commercial Real Estate, Mediation, Wills & Probate, Estate, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing

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243 Central Avenue, Long Prairie, MN 56347

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LEGAL TERMS

CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information b... (more...)

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information be kept in confidence. The law recognizes certain parties whose communications will be considered confidential and protected, including spouses, doctor and patient, attorney and client, and priest and confessor. Communications between these individuals cannot be disclosed in court unless the protected party waives that protection. The intention that the communication be confidential is critical. For example, if an attorney and his client are discussing a matter in the presence of an unnecessary third party -- for example, in an elevator with other people present -- the discussion will not be considered confidential and may be admitted at trial. Also known as privileged communication.

DILUTION

A situation in which a famous trademark or service mark is used in a context in which the mark's reputation for quality is tarnished or its distinction is blurr... (more...)

A situation in which a famous trademark or service mark is used in a context in which the mark's reputation for quality is tarnished or its distinction is blurred. In this case, trademark infringement exists even though there is no likelihood of customer confusion, which is usually required in cases of trademark infringement. For example, the use of the word Candyland for a pornographic site on the Internet was ruled to dilute the reputation of the Candyland mark for the well-known children's game, even though the traditional basis for trademark infringement (probable customer confusion) wasn't an issue.

STEPPARENT ADOPTION

The formal, legal adoption of a child by a stepparent who is living with a legal parent. Most states have special provisions making stepparent adoptions relativ... (more...)

The formal, legal adoption of a child by a stepparent who is living with a legal parent. Most states have special provisions making stepparent adoptions relatively easy if the child's noncustodial parent gives consent, is dead or missing, or has abandoned the child.

MINOR

In most states, any person under 18 years of age. All minors must be under the care of a competent adult (parent or guardian) unless they are 'emancipated'--in ... (more...)

In most states, any person under 18 years of age. All minors must be under the care of a competent adult (parent or guardian) unless they are 'emancipated'--in the military, married or living independently with court permission. Property left to a minor must be handled by an adult until the minor becomes an adult under the laws of the state where he or she lives.

CLOSE CORPORATION

A corporation owned and operated by a few individuals, often members of the same family, rather than by public shareholders. State laws permit close corporation... (more...)

A corporation owned and operated by a few individuals, often members of the same family, rather than by public shareholders. State laws permit close corporations to function more informally than regular corporations. For example, shareholders can make decisions without holding meetings of the board of directors, and can fill vacancies on the board without a vote of the shareholders.

JOINT CUSTODY

An arrangement by which parents who do not live together share the upbringing of a child. Joint custody can be joint legal custody (in which both parents have a... (more...)

An arrangement by which parents who do not live together share the upbringing of a child. Joint custody can be joint legal custody (in which both parents have a say in decisions affecting the child) joint physical custody (in which the child spends a significant amount of time with both parents) or, very rarely, both.

SPLIT CUSTODY

A custody arrangement in the case of multiple children, awarding sole custody of one child to one parent and sole custody of another child to the other parent. ... (more...)

A custody arrangement in the case of multiple children, awarding sole custody of one child to one parent and sole custody of another child to the other parent. This arrangement is generally disfavored by judges because they are reluctant to split up siblings.

PATERNITY SUIT

A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the fath... (more...)

A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the father has been determined.

DISSOLUTION

A term used instead of divorce in some states.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Do v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co.

... 548.251. When the underlying facts of a case are undisputed, an appellate court will review de novo the district court's application of the law. Dean v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. Co., 535 NW2d 342, 343 (Minn.1995). Here, the underlying facts are not disputed. ...

Peterka v. Dennis

... Mary Catherine Lauhead, Law Offices of Mary Catherine Lauhead, St. Paul, Minnesota; Michael D. Dittberner, Clugg, Linder, Dittberner & Bryant, Ltd., Edina, Minnesota; Cheryl M. Prince, Hanft Fride, PA, Duluth, Minnesota; and Joan H. Lucas, Lucas Family Law, LLC, St. ...

Langston v. Wilson McShane Corp.

... Divorce law and domestic relations law are traditionally matters of state concern. ... See 29 USC Â§ 1056(d)(1) (2006). Thus, the rights a former spouse or dependent may claim under a QDRO arise, not under ERISA, but under state domestic relations law and the terms of the plan. ...

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Megan Elizabeth Burkhammer

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Thomas Alan Jacobson

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Stephen James Knudsen

Karen Hoffman

Joseph Alan Krueger

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STEPPARENT ADOPTION

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CLOSE CORPORATION

JOINT CUSTODY

SPLIT CUSTODY

PATERNITY SUIT

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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Do v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co.

Peterka v. Dennis

Langston v. Wilson McShane Corp.

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