When facing a child custody dispute, it’s important to have accurate information about the process. Unfortunately, many people hold misconceptions that can cause confusion or stress. Understanding the reality of Minnesota's child custody laws is necessary for making...
Family Law
Can a child choose which parent to live with?
For couples proceeding with a divorce, questions about child custody arrangements often arise. One such question that parents may ponder is whether a child can choose which parent to live with. Age and maturity matter In Minnesota, the court considers the child's age...
Uncovering parental alienation tactics in a troubled relationship
Navigating a turbulent relationship or a complicated divorce process poses numerous challenges. One such challenge, which often remains hidden yet deeply affects the family dynamic, is parental alienation. When one parent attempts to manipulate the children's...
Tips for moving on after divorcing later in life
If you have decided to end your marriage after several years or even after several decades, you may have concerns about how this major life change will affect you. But divorcing later in life is a common phenomenon and many people refer to it as a “gray divorce.”...
What is dissipation of marital assets?
When a couple is going through a divorce that is not amicable, it is not uncommon for one spouse to accuse the other of dissipating marital assets. If a spouse can prove this occurred, it may affect how the court divides property during the divorce. What is the...
3 ways parental alienation negatively affects children
Parental alienation is when a parent purposefully harms or destroys a child's relationship with the other parent. Those who do it essentially weaponize their kids to punish or retaliate against the other party. They fail to realize or care that the ones truly...
How Minnesota determines child custody
Like many states, Minnesota distinguishes between legal and physical custody when parents get divorced. Parents can share both legal custody, the right to make decisions on the child's behalf, and physical custody, the daily care of the child at each residence....
Minnesota family law: Child custody information
Each state in America has its own set of laws governing child custody. While most of the state laws are similar, it is important to make sure you understand how the laws in your state work. Minnesota's child custody laws are straightforward, which is a benefit to...
Introduction to the family law field for Wright County residents
If you are like many Minnesota residents, you might have no idea what the field of family law covers. Hopefully, you are in a good, stable marriage and have never needed a family law attorney. On the other hand, if divorce suddenly affects your life, a quick education...