Going through a custody or visitation dispute is never easy. As a parent, it is crucial that you have an understanding of your rights and your options so that you are in the best position to protect yourself and your family. Unfortunately, there are many common myths about how child custody actually works. In this article, our Southern Minnesota child…
Are you a divorced or otherwise separated parent whose needs have changed? If so, you may need a modification of your parenting plan. In Minnesota, parenting plans are always subject to modification. They can be modified through mutual agreement of the parents or through a court order based on a substantial change in circumstances. Within this article, our Mankato family…
Whether you are preparing to get divorced or are already separated, going through a custody and visitation dispute is never easy. Undoubtedly, you want to protect your children while ensuring that you are in the best position to assert your parental rights and do what is right for your family. You may be wondering: Do children testify in a custody…
In Minnesota, custody & visitation cases are handled under the state’s best interests of the child standard (Sec. 518.17 MN Statutes). As Minnesota policy presumes that it is better for a child to have a positive, ongoing relationship with both parties, shared custody is common. For parents with shared custody, it is crucial that they are able to come to…
Are you a parent involved in a custody or visitation case in Minnesota? If so, you may have questions about your legal rights. One of the most common questions that parents have for their family law attorney is: Does a child get to pick which parent they live with after a divorce? In Minnesota, the answer is technically “no”—but an…
One question many divorced/separated parents have asked: Can I move my child out of state? The short answer is ‘yes’—but only when you follow the proper procedures. If you have shared legal custody or your former partner has visitation rights, Minnesota law prevents you from simply packing up and moving out of state. Before you can legally do so, you…
In Minnesota, child custody determinations are made by determining what is best for the child. Courts are focused on protecting a child’s safety and well-being, so parental desires will always be a secondary consideration. Here, our Mankato child custody attorneys provide an overview of the factors that Minnesota family law judges use to determine what is in the best interests…
While communicating with an ex can certainly have its challenges, effective co-parenting is a must for divorced parents. When serious co-parenting mistakes are made, they can wreak havoc on a child’s self-esteem, emotional health, and future. Here are a few of the more common co-parenting mistakes divorced couples make and what they can do to avoid them. 1. Putting the…
Physical custody is important in a divorce case and if you are raising a child with someone who you do not live with. Physical custody refers to where the child lives and which parent is responsible for providing the day-to-day in-person care. Physical custody is distinct from legal custody, which is the right to make decisions for the child on…
Raising children when you are divorced or no longer together as a couple can be a very complex endeavor. Especially when your dealing with common child custody issues. Lots of decisions need to be made over the course of the child’s life, and it needs to be clear who will be responsible for making these decisions in case there is…