It can be incredibly difficult when divorced parents don’t get equal time with the children. The situation becomes infinitely worse when the parent with custody of the children decides to move with them to a different state for work, family, or another reason. If...
Minnesota winter and bad weather custody exchanges
People living in the upper Midwest understand that winter weather is often an hour-by-hour change. Commuters might experience a bright and sunny morning drive into work and face a foot of snow on the way home. These aggressive weather changes can have a dramatic...
When does your child have a say in the custody agreement?
Getting a divorce is never simple. While you intended for the relationship to last, it is not always best to stay together. One of the biggest challenges for divorcing parents is deciding who will have custody and coordinating visitation time so that the children get...
What events warrant post-decree modifications in Minnesota?
At the time of your divorce, the terms set forth in you and your ex’s parenting plan were likely workable. Yet, as your children grow up, their needs and schedules may have changed. And you or your ex may also have experienced changes in circumstance that have...
What happens when parents disagree on medical decisions for their child?
When it comes to your children, their health and well-being are always top priority. When two parents disagree on the health and medical decisions surrounding their child, it can lead to intense disputes – and for good reason. Making the wrong decision could put your...
Divorce & Child Custody: Fact Vs. Fiction
Divorce and child custody can be complicated legal issues. What you hear from friends or on the internet may not always be true, and entering into a divorce with the wrong expectations can possibly make things more difficult for you down the road. While you aren't...
About supervised visits
Parents in Minnesota who have supervised visitation are only permitted to see their children while being supervised by another person. The visits can take place at a designated visitation facility, like a child care center, or can be arranged at the home of the...
Co-parents who want low-stress do these things
When you signed divorce papers, you undoubtedly understood that your decision was going to disrupt your children's lives. However, you didn't let that worry you too much because you strongly believed that with lots of love and support, your kids would be okay. Now...
Tips on how to successfully co-parent a teen
Minnesota parents who have been through a divorce, are living apart and are struggling to co-parent their teenaged child should consider several ways they could possibly improve their family situation. Successful co-parenting provides a teenager with stability and...
Mediation may help maintain amicable parenting relationships
Before you had your children, you and the other parent likely had many talks and made many promises about how much you would love the children and always care for them. You may have even had the foresight to discuss how you would handle child custody arrangements or...
