Most couples who decide to end their marriages in Minnesota need to file for divorce. However, a rare few couples may not be in legally valid marriages. If your marriage is not legally valid -- for any number of reasons -- you may be able to get your marriage...
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Year: 2017
Things to remember in your parenting plan
Creating a parenting plan in Minnesota can be confusing, especially when you are trying to remember what needs to be included and ensure that all necessary topics are covered. We at the have created this guide to provide some of the most...
Do you have recourse as a victim of paternity fraud?
If you are a Minnesota father and you believe you have been a victim of paternity fraud, you may be wondering whether you have any legal recourse. Paternity fraud occurs when you are made to mistakenly believe you are the father of a child by the child’s mother,...
Legal grounds for changing a Minnesota child support order
Whether you are paying or receiving child support in Minnesota, a time may come when you need to modify your existing agreement for some reason or another. At the , we have a firm understanding of the circumstances that may warrant a change...
Can a custodial parent move out of state with the children?
Moving your children out of Minnesota is a major change in their lives and has a great effect on their other parent. It requires careful consideration and the court's involvement. According to The Office of the Revisor of Statutes, if you plan to take your children...
Study: Joint custody may be best for children
Children whose parents choose to terminate their marriage may negotiate a parenting plan that ends in either sole custody or joint custody of the child. Although one parent may want to have sole custody and keep the child the majority of the time, studies show that...
Establishing paternity for unwed fathers in Minnesota
If you live in Minnesota and believe you fathered a child with a woman who is not your legal wife, you have very few rights with regard to that child. There are, however, actions you may take to pursue legal rights. At , we have a...
Can dads really get custody? Here are some things to consider
While many believe it is more difficult for a man to win custody of his children, the truth is that courts want to see children in the custody of a parent who can provide for and care for him or her. While some courts might favor mothers, the law today is meant to be...
Why children need their fathers
Although mothers are given primary custody of their children in many cases of parental separation, the role of fathers is still essential. Children need emotional love and support from both parents in order to properly develop. If you have recently separated or filed...
Modification of a child support payments
In most Minnesota divorce cases, the judge orders the non-custodial parent to make child support payments to the custodial parent. These payments are calculated off both parents’ gross income, as well as the medical, educational and child care needs of the child....