Pets and Divorce in Minnesota
September 20, 2012 - People very often see their pets as part of their family - almost on the level of children. For many divorcing couples, their pets are their "children." While the law has very specific provisions related to children involved in a divorce, what happens to pets in a divorce when pe...
Three Ways to Help Your Attorney Get the Results You Want
August 22, 2012 - There's a famous scene in the movie "Jerry Maguire" where Tom Cruise's character is pleading with Cuba Gooding Jr.'s character, saying, "Help me help you!" While not as dramatic in the law (most of the time), this quote is very applicable to the attorney-client relationship. In the fa...
Modifying Child Custody in Minnesota
December 19, 2011 - Child custody in Minnesota is initially determined by a court using statutory factors to determine what is in the best interests of the minor child. However, once custody of a child has been established, it can be very difficult to change later on. Note that parents are usually free t...
My Ex Wants to Move My Child Out of State
November 23, 2011 - Your child primarily resides with you Ex spouse/partner. You've got parenting time with your child and you're communicating well with your Ex. Everything is going fine until your Ex decides that they are planning on moving with the child to another state. Maybe they are moving f...
Establishing Custody & Parenting Time for a Biological Father Who is Not Married to the Child's Mother
September 28, 2011 - It's common for people to have children while not married. These parents are often able to cooperate without incident in raising their children. However, if disputes arise, it is important to know that the Father in this situation has no legal rights to custody or parenting time witho...
Minnesota: A "No-Fault" Divorce State
September 22, 2011 - Minnesota is considered a "no-fault" divorce state. This means that a divorce can be obtained without one spouse having to prove that there was some sort of marital misconduct or fault. Instead of having to prove fault, the parties simply have to acknowledge that there has been an "ir...
Child Custody in Minnesota and the Best Interests Factors
September 14, 2011 - The court's ultimate concern in a custody dispute is to do what is best for the child. It's the guiding principal behind all custody determinations. In making an initial custody determination, the Court looks to the 13 "best interests" factors contained in Minn. Stat. Section 518.17, ...