Recently, Minnesota parents may have been abuzz with lively debates over the pros and cons of various parenting tactics in light of Vikings star Adrian Peterson's legal troubles related to whipping his son. This issue happens to coincide with the 20th anniversary of...
Resolution Through Negotiation
Family law and child custody representation in Minnesota's Twin Cities.
Year: 2014
Minnesota avoiding same-sex marriage hurdles
As same-sex marriage laws change by the day, novel issues regarding same-sex divorce and same-sex child custody grow more and more prevalent. The truth is, anytime a law is changed or a new law is passed, there are unforeseen consequences that are not addressed. This...
Child support not a short term requirement for Minnesota parents
A child has the right to be supported through the age of majority. This standard mantra, spelled out in Minnesota's statutory scheme, means that parents must produce the finances necessary to care for their children whether or not the parents are married. As a result,...
What are the extent of grandparents’ rights in Minnesota?
This blog regularly focuses on issues concerning divorce and child custody as they relate to parents. Such issues, though, may be just as pressing for grandparents. Unfortunately, their rights are often suppressed by parents or other guardians who have direct access...
Minnesota court to train child custody mediators
The Blue Earth County District Court recently held a training session for individuals interested in becoming court appointed mediators. The participants in the training were expected to learn skills helpful in resolving parental disputes. These individuals are turned...
Managing real estate vital in Minnesota divorce
When a married couple decides to get a divorce in Minnesota, they eventually realize that every little bit of property they own will need to be divvied up amongst them. While the smallest items often cause the most stress in a divorce, bigger assets carry more...
Should you speak to an expert about your family law problem?
Minnesota is one of the best places in the world to raise a family. For generations, our children have received the education, opportunity and support needed to be successful. This environment remains encouraging for those raising children in today's society and...
Minnesota parents encouraged to know basics of child custody
We hear all the time that this parent has custody or that parent gets the kids this weekend. Despite the commonality of parenting time arrangements around the state, Minnesota parents often do not know the practicalities of child custody disputes until they are forced...
Finding All Assets May Be Critical In Divorce Proceedings
Broken down, the basic laws governing property division in a divorce are simple. The assets are to be split equitably, which does not necessarily mean equally. The devil, of course, is in the details. Even still, when all the assets are laid out on the table, property...
Minnesota’s Judicial Branch helps those seeking divorce
Divorce is a word we hear almost every single day. Despite the commonality, however, many Minnesota residents do not understand simple concepts associated with a divorce. Instead, they are inundated with media that spins a distorted view of reality. Fortunately,...