Whether through a divorce or just a custody case with the mother/father of your children, determining where your children will be living and your involvement in their future is scary. Here are
Can Child Support Arrears Affect my Ability to Get a Passport?
When child support is collected through the county child support office, there are more enforcement remedies available than when child support is collected by the parent to whom it is owed. One
Parenting Time Expeditors and Parenting Consultants in Minnesota
If you are involved in a “high conflict” parenting situation (i.e. a divorce, custody proceeding, or post decree issue), the services of a parenting consultant or a parenting time expeditor
My Spouse and I Agree on Everything – Why do I Need a Divorce Lawyer?
More often than not, the family law attorneys in our office are confronted with this question: “Why do I need a divorce lawyer, when my spouse and I agreed on everything?” In short,
Top 5 Tips for Dealing with a Child Custody Evaluator
Sometimes in child custody cases a custody evaluator is used as a neutral third party to make determinations of custody and parenting time. Here are the top 5 tips for dealing with a
Childhood Obesity and Child Custody Modification
With child obesity on the rise, some are debating the need for child custody modification for obese children. Child obesity is a continuing problem amongst our nation’s youth. A recent study found
3 Things to Remember When Dividing Property in Divorce
Sometimes, clients will believe that if their name is removed from the title of the home, then they are removed from the liability of the home (i.e. the outstanding mortgages
5 Tips for Appearing in Minnesota Family Court
Even with a family law attorney by your side, there are things a party could do or say that may negatively impact their family law case. Here are a few tips for
The Importance of Affidavits in Motion Practice
Most of the time parties appear in court, it is for a motion hearing rather than an evidentiary hearing. An evidentiary hearing is basically a trial where testimony is taken
5 Things You Need to Know about Orders for Protection (OFPs)
Sometimes in divorce cases, one or both parties files for an OFP (Order for Protection). These are court orders that protect the party in question from abuse. There are many misconceptions