A divorcing couple must navigate numerous challenges through the legal process. Whether these negotiations center on financial matters or visitation, the couple must reach several compromises on the path toward their independent futures. Unfortunately, in their haste...
How kids can use technology to stay connected to parents after divorce
Divorce is a jarring event for all members of the family. While the couple might recognize that ending the marriage is the best option for their futures, children will likely only recognize it as a disruptive force against the normalcy in which they’ve grown up....
3 tips to prepare for custody mediation
Those who are going through divorce generally have two options: traditional litigation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR). There are a couple of different forms of ADR, including arbitration and mediation. Those who choose to go through mediation can take some...
When do unmarried fathers have rights to their children?
If your child was recently born (or will be soon) and you are not married to your child’s mother, you may have several questions. You want to be involved in your child’s life, including having the right to visitation or even joint custody. But what do you have to do...
Can my ex-spouse move out of state with the kids without my permission?
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...
