Child Support

Many parents want the best for their children, even when they are no longer together. Documenting support payments is one key to achieving this. While it may seem like an extra task in your already busy life as a parent, the benefits of this proper documentation far...

Divorce can be a challenging process for children. They may find it hard to adjust and have difficulty accepting the separation. The least you can do as a loving parent is to help make the transition easier by being a better dad to your children. Here are a few tips...

Life after divorce introduces many overwhelming changes to a person's life, especially if children are involved. As you begin this new chapter in your life, determining the best arrangements for your child becomes a primary concern. Joint custody is a popular choice...

Child support is often ordered in family law cases. This is especially true when there is a big difference in income between two people or when there is a difference in parenting time and responsibilities. For example, one parent may have physical custody the majority...

Circumstances in a parent’s life sometimes change, and they may need to revisit the existing child support orders. It’s important to know the potential grounds for obtaining a child support modification and how to navigate the process. Common reasons for requesting a...

A sport like hockey is both very popular among children in Minnesota and very expensive for their parents. Paying for travel, gear, equipment, ice time and much more can make this a significant financial investment. That said, sports are clearly important for...

The Minnesota family courts try to set child support that reflects both the needs of the dependent children in a family and the ability of a noncustodial parent to pay support. Child support obligations can have a profound impact on your financial plans for as long as...

When asked to pay child support, you may balk at the figure and wonder why you have to give so much. If you are the one requesting it, you need to understand what you can expect to receive. Minnesota divides child support into three categories: Basic support: To cover...

Some Dame Dash fans in Minnesota may have read about the producer and rapper's child support disputes. In November, he was arrested for unpaid child support. Reportedly, he owed $950,000 to two different women. He has one child by each of them. When he was released,...

Minnesota fans of former football player and current "Fox NFL Sunday" co-host Michael Strahan may have heard that he is currently involved in a dispute with his ex-wife about back child support for their 14-year-old twin daughters. In their initial divorce settlement...