Divorce is never easy in Minnesota, but it can be especially difficult when children are involved. As a parent, you may often wonder how to make the transition as smooth as possible for your children. The best way to do this is by striving for a child-centered...
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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 can you best prepare for a child custody evaluation?
It's not easy being a single parent in Minnesota, but you try to make it work. If you are facing a child custody evaluation, you want it to go smoothly because you want the best for your child. It's important to be well-prepared for your evaluation. Here are some tips...
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...
Why you should consider divorce mediation
There is a chance that you'll need to resolve your divorce case in a Minnesota courtroom. However, if you communicate reasonably well with your spouse, it may be possible to do so through alternate methods. In most cases, this means working with a mediator to come to...
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...
3 tips for parents of young children going through mediation
Child custody battles aren't easy for parents because no parent wants to accept that their young children will be living at least part of the time with their other parent. Children will usually adapt to situations like these, but it is important to do what is best for...
What is a collaborative divorce?
When people get married in Minnesota, very few do so with the intention of getting divorced later on down the road. As ugly and contentious as divorces can get, if you and your partner’s situation is still quite amicable, then you may want to consider getting a...
Surviving divorce emotionally
No matter how amicable the split, ending a relationship is never easy. With all the time, money and emotions that were invested into their relationships, many couples in Minnesota find themselves wondering if they are capable of surviving this situation emotionally....