In many child custody cases, there comes a point where one party wants to modify the custodial arrangement already in place. This can be for legal custody, the right to
How Can My Spouse’s Dishonesty Affect My Divorce in Minnesota?
There are many reasons why spouses decide to go their separate ways, but it is far from uncommon that one of the reasons is often dishonesty of one of the
Chemical Dependency and Parenting Time
Chemical dependency is an issue that can affect an individual’s ability to parent their children. If an individual does not have control over their addiction, it can be unsafe to
Interstate & International Custody Disputes and Minnesota Law
In many divorce and custody cases involving children, the parties both stay in the state of Minnesota and the courts within the state will continue to make all determinations regarding
Motions for Reconsideration in Minnesota
Almost always when parties go to court and the judge makes his or her decision, someone will not be happy with the results. That is why it is preferred by
Facebook’s Role in Family Court Proceedings
A case recently made national headlines where a wife from Ohio allegedly found out her husband had married another woman in Florida by seeing the pictures on the other woman’s
How Do I Establish My Parental Rights in Minnesota?
Many of our clients are unmarried parents. With marriage comes automatic parental rights. When you are not married, the father must go to court to establish his rights before he
Common Additional Provisions Added in Custody Agreements
When parties reach an agreement on custody and parenting time, there are often other provisions added into the agreement that would not otherwise be if the court decided the issue. Below
How Does my Criminal History Affect Custody Determinations?
When the court makes a custody determination, the judge is to consider the thirteen “best interest” factors that are set out in Minnesota Statute 518.17. These factors are taken into account
Who Decides What Religion to Raise Children in Minnesota Divorces?
In the state of Minnesota, religion is considered an issue dealt with through legal custody. If the parents can agree on the bigger issues in a child’s life, such as religion