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...
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...
Working together to parent the children after the split
Minnesota residents who are going through a divorce have many things to consider. If they are parents, one of their primary concerns will be raising their children after the split. For many couples, this means figuring out how to co-parent successfully while keeping...
Making a successful co-parenting plan
Minnesota parents who are divorcing may struggle with how to handle time with their children. While joint custody is increasingly preferred by divorcing couples as well as family courts, it can be difficult to handle emotionally and practically. Most parents are...
Joint custody can benefit children of all ages
There are a number of custody options that people can choose when they decide to divorce in Minnesota. While the right solution may vary for each individual family, joint custody is an increasingly favored standard option in most cases where the divorcing parents live...
Divorced parents should have a plan for the holidays
Divorced and separated parents in Minnesota should come up with a holiday plan in advance to help mitigate stress. Holidays are especially difficult for families who have to struggle with child custody. To prevent tempers and emotions from flaring and help make the...
Parallel parenting can work with meticulous planning
Minnesota parents who are considering a breakup may have been told the best parenting relationships are collaborative. Conflict between parents is a high source of stress for everyone involved. This is especially true for children who are already experiencing a major...
