Modern times are often referred to as “The Digital Age” with good reason. Most American adults experience an increasingly consequential portion of their lives online. It is, therefore, perhaps not surprising that many kids are too. There are undoubtedly drawbacks to...
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Trick or treat? Who gets custody for Halloween?
Fall is upon us. Leaves are turning, and neighbors are putting pumpkins out on their porches. As adults prep for all that fall has to offer, children start planning costumes and trick-or-treat routes. Halloween is a holiday enjoyed by many families throughout...
How to co-parent with someone who plays favorites
Co-parenting in Minnesota can be challenging, but it can be especially tough when one parent plays favorites with the children. This can create resentment, alienation and emotional turmoil for both the children and the non-favored parent. Here are some tips for...
How to create a parenting plan that works for all
Setting up a parenting plan after a divorce can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s important to lay out everything in detail so that everyone understands his or her rights and responsibilities in the parenting plan. This can then help ease tensions between...
Should Minnesota’s child custody law presume equal parenting time?
Almost every St. Paul parent going through a child custody matter want what is best for their kids. But two parents raising the same children do not necessarily agree on what that "best" is. Parenting time is a crucial example. Though most parents going through...
How age can affect child custody arrangements
There are a number of ways that age can play a role when child custody is decided in Minnesota and around the country; both the age of the parents and the age of the children involved may be factors. Bitter custody disputes can leave children emotionally scarred and...
What should I do during a parenting-time evaluation?
When divorces in Minnesota turn ugly and child custody disputes ensue, it often becomes necessary for the courts to order parenting-time evaluations. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, evaluators can gather information from multiple sources,...
5 Digital Tools That Make Co-Parenting Easier
Managing one household is difficult. It is infinitely more challenging to manage everyday life following a separation or divorce. Apps and software have been developed for seemingly everything, and here is further proof: there are digital tools that make it easier for...
Types of child custody in Minnesota
Dividing assets and property when a marriage in Minnesota dissolves can be complicated in any circumstance. With 3.2 out of every 1,000 people getting divorced across the country in 2014, courts need to be prepared to handle these cases in the best interest of both...
Co-parenting and the holidays
Spouses who have children and are in the midst of a divorce may face certain challenges during the holiday season in Minnesota. Now that there are two separate households, the kids may feel confused and unsettled about the situation. Parents should work together so...