Child Custody

As part of the custody process in Minnesota, you need to create a co-parenting plan. A good co-parenting plan helps facilitate a strong co-parent relationship which leads to better experiences for your children. You and your co-parent can generally include terms in...

Every year, thousands turn to adoption to grow their families in the United States. With laws and regulations guiding every step of the way, this journey is filled with both hope and uncertainty. As you consider adopting a newborn in Minnesota, you are likely...

The birth of your child is an exciting time. You’ve done so much to prepare for your little one, and now the big day is finally here. Your brain is likely going in multiple directions, but one thing you must remember to do is establish paternity. Acknowledgment of...

Child custody can either be legal or physical. Legal custody refers to the authority to make significant decisions about the child’s upbringing, while physical custody pertains to where the child resides. When co-parents cannot agree on how to share custody, the court...

Parents who aren’t in a romantic relationship any longer may not be able to get along with each other, so trying to parent together isn’t possible. For these parents, the parallel parenting model may be the best option for raising the children.  This model doesn’t...

If your soon-to-be ex and co-parent has a serious alcohol and/or drug problem, you may be seeking sole physical custody of your child to help protect their safety and well-being. You may even be asking that any visitation between your child and your co-parent be...

Co-parenting isn’t always easy, but many parents make it work because they appreciate the benefits for the children. The changes in dynamics that come with transitioning from a romantic relationship to a parenting one can be incredibly challenging.  You and your ex...

Unmarried couples can have a child together and later break up. Not all breakups are bad. Sometimes, an unmarried couple remains on good terms even if they are no longer together. If an unmarried couple can agree on a parenting plan on their own, do they really need...