Family Law

You took an oath to serve your country. You put your life on the line and served in places far from home. But what happens to your family back at home? You trust your belongings and finances are safe back […]

Social media channels are great for connecting people. But when it comes to a divorce, communicating with your soon-to-be-ex (or about him/her) on a public platform is not the smartest idea. Social channels can add a whole new dimension to […]

In a 2013 court case over family visitation in Grand Forks, the issue of grandparents’ visitation rights was brought to light. The family had been previously ordered to allow for the children to visit their grandparents. However, after newly developed […]

Collaborative Law is an alternative to the traditional divorce process. Collaborate Law brings together both parties seeking to separate or end their marriage and uses a problem-solving approach to best meet the needs of both parties, their children and family […]

When it comes to legal matters, things can oftentimes get a little bit complicated. Especially if you are not an expert. A Power of Attorney can give you authority and access to review information and make decisions at important times […]

After a loved one passes, the process of probate will begin. This is the legal process where the will of the deceased is administered. Both North Dakota and Minnesota have adopted the Uniform Probate Code (UPC). This process was created […]

Setting up a will is an important step one must take when he or she is ready. Since we all go through life at a different pace, there is no set age at which one should create a will. However, […]

What do you think of when you hear the word “divorce”? Many associate divorce with arguments, fighting and bickering. However, there is an alternative that takes a lot of the negativity out of the process. It’s called Collaborative Divorce. The […]

O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Foss is excited to announce that Tracy Lyson is now trained to practice Collaborative Law.  Tracy is known for always putting the best interest of her clients and their family members first, and that is why she […]

Divorce and break-ups are difficult. For those going through this time, whether it be a relationship break up or a marriage, this gets even more difficult for those with children. Many couples are faced with custody disputes. Part of the […]

Paternity is defined as the legal admission of a man being the father and holding responsibility to a child.  There are a number of benefits to establishing paternity including financial support from both a mother and father, visitation rights, and […]