When Minnesota divorced parents live in different states, there may be an issue as to which state has jurisdiction over a child custody dispute. The resolution of this question will ordinarily be decided by application of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJA). Almost every state, including Minnesota, has enacted the UCCJA. Under… Read More
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We Help Divorcing Parents Work Through Custody Issues
Parents often know what is best for their children; however, during a divorce, it can be difficult to determine what is in the best interest of the children. The complexities of the dissolution process can often interfere with the decisions made regarding custody, and divorcing parents often do not see eye-to-eye when it comes to… Read More
2015 Saw Major Changes In Minnesota Parenting Time Laws
In 2015 the Minnesota Legislature enacted significant changes to the state statutes governing child custody and parenting time. In these first weeks of the New Year, it is worth taking a look at these changes and how they will affect child custody determinations in the future. The Legislature rewrote the definition of “best interests of… Read More
‘CSI’ Actor In Bitter Child Custody Fight
Actor George Eads is familiar to many people in Minnesota as one of the stars of the popular TV series “CSI.” In real life, Eads is in the throes of a bitter divorce. He and his wife, Monika Casey, have been married for four years. The couple have one child, a daughter. Eads has requested… Read More
Visitation Rights for Grandparents in Minnesota
In certain Minnesota family law cases, a child custody dispute is not a simple matter of two parents disagreeing and battling over who will have custody, what the visitation rights will be and other issues. Sometimes, people who are not the parents of the child are seeking to have visitation rights for one reason or… Read More
Understanding Child Custody in Minnesota
In general, Minnesota law provides for two types of child custody. Minnesota recognizes two types of child custody, including legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody includes the right to make decisions concerning how to raise the child. Important decisions can include decisions related to the education, health care and religious training of the child…. Read More
When Parenting Disputes Lead to Custody Issues
Divorces can be quite contentious for many Minnesota couples. Despite the stress, most couples are able to remain cordial to their exes and swap physical custody in accordance with a visitation schedule. It’s not uncommon, though, for some exes to harbor ill will toward each other and project that onto their children. This can lead… Read More
Changing Parenting Time After a Divorce
In a divorce, child custody issues are based on the best interests of the child. So when a Minnesota parent wants to change parenting time after a parenting plan has been awarded, this can be a challenging issue. Children thrive on stability, so changing a routine could cause emotional upsets. However, life changes, and sometimes… Read More
Dealing with Various Types of Child Custody Interference
In an ideal world, divorcing Minnesota couples would be on the same page when it comes to raising their children and making proper use of their parenting time. Everyone would be happy with the visitation rights ordered and parents would return children to the custodial parent on time. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for a child… Read More
Grandparents’ Rights After Parents’ Death or Divorce
Many Minnesota grandparents cherish the relationships they have with their grandchildren. Some see their grandchildren monthly, weekly or even on a daily basis and would be devastated if they could no longer visit them for some reason. Unfortunately, many parents refuse to allow the grandparents to see their grandchildren on a regular basis for some… Read More
