Child Custody

When people in Minnesota go through a divorce they need to make determinations about custody and parenting time. There are two types of custody, legal and physical. Legal custody refers to the ability to make decisions about the child’s education and other important...

When a St. Cloud parent who is subject to a custody order needs to move, they may have a lot of questions about their legal rights and options. After all, even if it is for good reasons, a parent’s decision to move can lead to child custody disputes. Disputes are...

In a Minnesota family law case, children can be caught in the middle. Once the case is complete, an agreement is made or the court issues an order, it is not necessarily smooth sailing from then on. Disagreements can still arise and it is important to understand how...

Domestic abuse continues to be a problem in Minnesota. Any type of domestic violence at any time can have devastating effects on both the victim and the family. Society should work to prevent it. Not surprisingly, Minnesota has many laws to protect victims of domestic...

Child support is determined based on the circumstances of the family and information provided by both parents. There are a couple of different ways that child support may be modified and parents interested in modifying their child support order should be familiar with...

In Minnesota, the most challenging aspects of family law often center around children. This involves child custody, child support and parenting time. Parents will want a significant role in their child’s life and if the relationship between them is acrimonious, it can...

Determining child custody can be a challenging process for most parents during divorce. Understanding how child custody is determined can help divorcing parents work through child custody concerns as they determine both physical and legal custody of their child. Child...

When parents decide to get a divorce, one of their primary concerns is determining who will have custody of the children. In some cases, parents are able to come to an agreement that works for the entire family, without ever setting foot in a courtroom. Other times,...

There is really no such thing as standard parenting. On the contrary, every parent must decide what works best for his or her child. Still, with a bit of effort and some flexibility, you can likely raise well-adjusted kids. You should not, however, have to contend...

It is a misconception in today's legal system that mothers stand a better chance of getting custody of their children in a custody battle. The default that many courts use is for both parents to get as much time with their children as possible, and that frequently...