Child Custody

Couples in Minnesota who are separated or divorced but share children together know how challenging it can be to coparent under normal circumstances. When the holiday season rolls around, the challenges can increase. However, this time of year offers great benefits to...

It is very normal for a child to have a desire to live with one parent over the other during a divorce situation. If you are concerned that your child's wishes will not be concerned, then it may help to know that according to the Minnesota Statutes, your child may be...

The Bench & Bar of Minnesota website lists twelve factors that were recently put in place to define the "best interests of a child." One of those twelve factors is the ability of parents to cooperate in raising their child. For divorced parents who share custody...

One of the many questions parents in Minnesota have about divorce is whether they will be penalized in custody hearings for their work schedule. The more time a parent spends at work is less time the parent can spend at home with a child. If a parent has a full-time...

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...

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...

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....

When you go to court to settle custody in Minnesota, there are generally two types of custody that will be determined. According to the Minnesota Judicial Branch, these are physical and legal custody. You could be awarded one, both or none. It depends on what the...

When you decide to divorce, you know that your life will change in many ways. This is definitely true if you have at least one child with the other person. Although you want to do what's in the best interest of your child, this doesn't mean you'll be able to avoid a...

One of the biggest challenges after a divorce is helping your children adjust to having two different homes. As time goes on, you and your child's other parent may remarry, which introduces stepparents, stepsiblings and possibly half-siblings. This can make the...