Sharing custody can be very hard on fathers. Dads often worry about their rights and struggle to adjust to the reality of only being around the children some of the time. Especially if your spouse stayed at home with the kids, you may not get as much parenting time as...
Here’s what you should understand about paternity and your rights
Many men believe that just being the father of a child is enough. However, if you are not married, you need to establish paternity. That is the first step toward protecting your rights as a parent. Why don’t more men get DNA tests (or establish paternity through other...
Not all accusations of abuse are true
Nobody can effectively argue that domestic violence is not a problem in Minnesota and the rest of the United States. Abusive spouses and parents threaten the safety of their partners and children every day. However, we at the , are also...
What exactly are fathers’ rights?
You hear a lot about fathers’ rights nowadays. But if you are a Minnesota dad, you likely have questions about just what these are and how they affect you.FindLaw explains that fathers’ rights refer to the legal rights you have with regard to your...
Do fathers automatically have visitation rights?
As a father, your complete and valid recognition of parentage form does not automatically qualify you for visitation with your children. However, it is still an important document. Think about it this way: In Minnesota courts, your ROP would probably represent a...
Can DNA testing help me find my child?
If you have been separated from your child in Minnesota, you may have wondered if DNA testing may help you find them. DNA testing has grown in popularity over recent years and many people take the test for different reasons. Some people are looking for medical...
Could Alabama father’s rights case change things in Minnesota?
When the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case, its impact is felt throughout the country regardless of where it originated. This is important when it comes to an Alabama case where a father is suing an abortion clinic for aborted his unborn child. This case could have an...
Keep on top of your finances
As a father, you have a unique and important role in your child's life. Exactly how you decide to fulfill all of your responsibilities is up to you, but it may help to know that things often become much easier for our clients once they are able to gain some measure of...
What is paternity fraud?
As a father in Minnesota, you have certain rights as a parent. Outside of these rights, you also have responsibilities, such as continuing to help care for a child in the event of a divorce. This is where paternity fraud can come in and affect your life. But what...
How children benefit from having engaged fathers
As a Minnesota father who is no longer romantically involved with the mother of your child, you may find that the demise of your romantic relationship has made it more difficult to regularly engage with your son or daughter. Despite the difficulty, however,...