Child Custody

3 Reasons to Be Honest in your Custody Case

It goes without saying that child custody cases are intensely emotional. When emotions run high, parents tend to make rash decisions that can negatively impact the result of their custody case. It is always best to be honest and amicable during your divorce proceeding. Lying about your spouse or making ...

2020-08-27T16:57:29-05:00October 10, 2012|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

What if my Spouse and I Can’t Agree on Where to Send our Child to School?

Surprisingly, the question of where to send a child to school during and after a divorce has become a widely litigated topic in recent years.  If one parent has sole legal custody of the child, that parent may make the decision regarding where the child will attend school.  If the ...

2020-08-27T16:57:30-05:00October 9, 2012|Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

Top 3 Acronyms for Divorcing Parents to Know

As with most areas of law, divorce law is a complex arena. There are a plethora of rules, regulations, terms, and conditions that each divorcing party must be aware of. The best way to enter into a divorce proceeding is to educate yourself. On that note, here are the top ...

2020-08-27T16:57:34-05:00September 13, 2012|Categories: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , , |

5 Things Fathers Should Know about Paternity Actions

Paternity actions in Minnesota can be confusing and overwhelming for many fathers. Here are the 5 most important things for fathers to know when entering a paternity action. Establishing Parental Rights.  If you and the child’s mother are not married at the time of conception or the minor child’s birth, ...

2021-01-20T10:29:56-06:00August 27, 2012|Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law Blog|Tags: , , |

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 may be appropriate to assist with on-going conflict in the case. But what’s the difference between a parenting consultant and ...

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 custody evaluator. Be respectful. Realize that the custody evaluator is only doing his or her job and that job is to ...

2020-08-27T16:57:43-05:00May 11, 2012|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

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 that roughly 17% of kids aged 2-19 are obese. Some say that states need to take action against childhood obesity ...

2020-08-27T16:57:44-05:00May 7, 2012|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

Could Giving Divorced Dads More Rights be Dangerous?

A new piece of proposed legislation in England aims to achieve more equality in child custody settlements. The legislation touts the importance of a child having contact with both their mother and father. But David Norgrove argues that his recent findings in the independent family law review, prove that "the law should ...

2020-08-27T16:54:37-05:00February 6, 2012|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |
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