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FAFSA and a Criminal Conviction

WHAT IS FAFSA? FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a form completed by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid such as grants, work study and loans. Brad Barnett[1] portrays that the FAFSA is the application that is used by all school students therefore if a person

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Marriage Contracts (Nuptial Agreements)

There are two versions of marriage contracts in Minnesota. The first is a prenuptial agreement, which is an agreement that is executed before a couple marries and the second is a postnuptial agreement which is executed after a couple is married. These marriage agreements control the property rights and income rights of each spouse.   PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS   Marriage is

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What is Divorce?

MINNESOTA REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVORCE   Minnesota has two requirements in order to file a divorce petition: (1) an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and (2) a residency requirement of living in Minnesota for the last 180 days.   WHAT IS DIVORCE   Divorce originated from the Latin word ‘‘divortium’ which means separation. It can therefore be defined as a decree by

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St. Cloud State University Student Attorney

Kotten Law Firm provides professional legal services for students at St. Cloud State University. Landlord-Tenant Domestic Abuse Harassment Family Law Contracts Drug Charges Assault   Go Huskies!   The best part about talking with an attorney is what you say is confidential!

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Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Kotten Law Firm handles the incorporation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for a flat fee of $700. This includes the State of Minnesota filing fee of $155 as well as obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax purposes and the filing of the Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) with the Federal Government.

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Divorce

Kotten Law Firm handles divorce litigation at an hourly rate. A retainer is necessary for all divorce work. Joint divorce petitions are prepared on a flat fee basis of $2,000. A joint divorce petition may be prepared when both spouses agree to the division of marital assets/debts and the custody setup of joint minor children if any.

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