If you are the father of a child whose mother you are not married to or who you are not currently in a relationship with, it is important that you establish paternity in Minnesota. This needs to be done legally so you have the proper legal standing as the child's...
Finding Solutions To Complex Issues
Year: 2018
Can parenting time be determined without going to court?
One of the most common issues during a divorce is deciding on custody and related issues. As you work through your divorce in Minnesota, you may wonder if the court really must be involved in this process. In most cases, you can likely work out parenting time between...
Can you be punished for not paying child support?
You and your spouse have reached the end of your divorce and everything is being finalized from child support agreements to separation of shared assets. During this time, you may be given a requirement to pay so much money each month towards the expenses of your...
Becoming a model father
One of the biggest challenges Minnesota fathers face in the aftermath of a custody agreement is making the absolute most of their time with their children. In fact, we find that a custody or visitation dispute serves as an impetus to become the best father...
Does shared parenting time affect child support?
Many states, including Minnesota, are encouraging the idea of shared parenting. It is a different structure from the traditional custody arrangement where one parent has the kids most of the time with the other parent only getting visitations. Shared parenting allows...
Minnesota’s residency requirements for custody hearings
In an age where Americans may frequently change their state residency due to the requirements of their job or if they are seeking a better quality of life, some parents may wonder if they have resided in Minnesota long enough for a Minnesota judge to hear their child...
How to prepare for the divorce conversation with your child
Going through a divorce can be challenging, especially if you have a child with your soon to be ex-spouse. While you need to make decisions that benefit you and your finances, you also have to consider the well-being of your child. If you don't, you could find that...
Fathers’ rights when it comes to abortion?
Women's rights are talked about very frequently, especially when it comes to abortion in Minnesota. It has been a decades-long discussion about whether abortion is morally right and whether it should be legal. However, the focus is usually contained to the rights of...
Can the IRS take your tax refund for child support?
If you pay child support in Minnesota, you understand it is your legal obligation to pay it as ordered by the court. However, many people fall behind in their payments. This often leads to a balance of back child support owed. When tax times rolls around, you may be...
Are there ways to make child custody easier on everyone?
One of the biggest issues in many Minnesota divorces is child custody. Dealing with the splitting of a home and having to send children back and forth can be quite stressful. Not to mention the strain it puts on the children and their relationship with their parents....