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  Twin Cities Financial Planning Day is October 8! The City of Minneapolis and the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota are hosting this event for the Twin Cities.  Here is the information from a flyer I received from Mike Westling of Newman Long Term Care.  Mike is helping to raise awareness for this important event: In today’s …

Going through a divorce? Be sure to find a supportive network   You need more than just legal help when you are going through a divorce.  When clients first visit me, I always ask whether they have a supportive network to lean on during the difficult process.  I understand the emotional toll this can take …

Is “affordable attorney” an oxymoron? Not at LEGALnudge   Don’t get me wrong.  Spending ANY money on legal services can be a stretch for some people.  There are some situations, however, that require hiring an attorney.  Situations such as a divorce, a custody case, a child support dispute or similar is often the time when …

Resource Spotlight – Volunteer Lawyer’s Network There are many free services to those who qualify financially in Minnesota.  One great resource is the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN).  The VLN matches low-income clients with volunteer attorneys for free legal services. The services range from advice to full representation. The volunteer attorneys provide services in many areas …

Hello, my name is… Jenna C. Westby I graduated in 2006 from law school and entered private practice family law. After a few years I had the opportunity to clerk for a family law judge in Hennepin County and get an inside look at the way the Court operates. Most recently, I completed training as …