Custody Disputes…What To Do? Updated: Feb 2024 Navigating the tricky waters of custody agreements with your spouse? Well, let’s break it down and talk about what to do . In Minnesota, when we talk custody, there are two types we’re dealing with: legal and physical custody, each with its own nuances and definitions. Legal Custody…
YouTube So… does abuse really matter when it comes to determining custody in the state of Minnesota? The short answer is yes, it does, however, the type of abuse also matters and I prompt that statement with the question: “What is it?” There have been a multitude of times when people will say that they…
Introduction How did moving become so complicated the older we got? In our early 20s we moved by packing up a few bags and shoving any straggler items into the back of the car. In our early 30s we moved by filling up a UHaul, but at least it only took one trip. Now, well…it’s…
Grandparent Rights In Minnesota One of my most popular topics is grandparent visitation (which can be read here). Let me start by saying the quick answer to that question is: it’s hard. Grandparent Custody Under the law a grandparent in Minnesota can get custody but it’s hard, and it’s supposed to be hard. Grandparents are…
Minnesota Child Custody Modification with Parents or Children in Different States While you might generally be thrilled to have your ex living in a different state from you, this situation does bring up potential complications about which state’s courts will have jurisdiction to determine child custody issues relating to your children. As we discussed in…
Moving My Kids Out of State… Is that Legal? The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement ActWith everyone being more mobile than they were 50 years ago and parents no longer necessarily living in the same area in which they grew up, families often end up in different states following a divorce. When there are…
We are now officially in Mother’s and Father’s Day season in Minnesota. Normally a time of finding dad that perfect tie or T-shirt or finding mom the new waffle iron or perfume she’s been asking about, but for quite a few more moms and dads, it is now a time of stress and conflict because of…
I’ve given some time in the past to what exactly are Minn. Stat 518.17 Best Interest factors and I’ve discussed the 13 different factors, but in order to avoid writing a book, I really gave only a quick look at each factor due to space consideration. Now, I’m going to spend a little time on each…
When can your parental rights be terminated in Minnesota? Terminating Parental Rights | It’s definitely not a happy topic, but parents facing involuntary termination of their parental rights need to know some important information about when a court can take away such rights. “Termination of parental rights” means that the court takes away any rights…
Other family members and visitation with a child after a parent dies You might have read our previous post about grandparents’ visitation rights: Grandparent Rights A quick recap: Minnesota law recognizes that there are times when a parent might try to deny grandparents visitation with their grandchild, and provides a way for grandparents to obtain visitation…
