A Better Approach To Family Law
When a marriage is over, one of the most difficult decisions a couple will have to make is regarding custody. A child custody case can be difficult no matter the circumstances. That being said, it is important that you do not make things any harder for yourself by...
Most divorcing couples will find themselves sharing parental responsibilities. The judge presiding over your divorce wants to do what is best for your children, and usually what is best for your kids involves maintaining a strong relationship with both parents. While...
Men often feel as if they are at a disadvantage in family law matters. There are persistent urban legends that insist that fathers don't receive the same treatment as mothers in the Minnesota family courts. Even if you want shared custody, you may feel like your...
When it comes to shared custody plans, the devil is in the details. Choosing the right terms will set you up for success, while ignoring possible issues will lead to future conflict. Many parents focus so much on the division of parenting time that they don't think...
A prenuptial agreement is essentially a contract between future spouses. The contents of that contract may influence what happens during their marriage and will likely guide a divorce if the couple splits up later. In most cases, prenuptial agreements let divorcing...
Divorce or separation can be hard on everyone involved, particularly when children are involved. Depending on the circumstances of the divorce, the court may grant one parent full custody of the child as the other parent is granted visitation rights. Sometimes, a...
When divorced parents find themselves seeing only half as much of their kids (or less) as when they were together, it can bring out controlling behavior. Some become what are known as “helicopter parents.” These are parents who are overprotective and overly involved...
You love your children and want to spend as much time with them as possible after your divorce. It sounds reasonable, and your spouse is probably thinking the same thing. They also love the kids and want to spend as much time as possible with them. How do you turn...
Parents who go through a divorce have to determine what’s best for the children. In almost all cases, having both parents around is what the kids need. This isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Both parents will have to make an effort to get along or the children can...
Yes, you can get a legal separation instead of or ahead of a Minnesota divorce. However, unlike many other states, our state does not require a separation period before filing for a divorce. While you can get a legal separation, make sure you understand what is...