Understanding Two Different Legal Concepts That Affect the Lives of Minnesota Families Life can be complicated. But throughout those complications, one thing is true: Children need to be cared for in a safe, loving, stable environment. Sometimes this means a caregiver needs to go to court to seek custody or guardianship.  In this article, our...Read More

Understanding How Mental Health Affects Family Law Matters in Minnesota  Mental health can affect everything in a person’s life. But for many years, it was rarely talked about.  As times change and the stigma associated with mental health issues decreases, courts are increasingly acknowledging the impact of mental illness on family law cases. In Minnesota,...Read More

Minnesota Law Prohibits Couples from Including Child Custody or Support in Their Prenups and Postnups Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements focus on financial matters, like protecting family wealth or a business interest. But we sometimes hear from clients who ask us to include provisions related to child custody and child support.  We understand the reasoning: You’re...Read More

How Minnesota Law Protects Your Relationship With Your Grandchildren  It’s usually true that grandparents would do anything for their grandkids. At our Elk River, Minnesota, law firm, we often hear from heartbroken grandparents who worry about how family situations will affect their rights as grandparents. If you’re interested in protecting your rights as a grandparent...Read More

The Role a Guardian Ad Litem Plays Is Significant In child custody cases in Minnesota, there are instances where it becomes necessary to involve an expert who can meet with all parties involved, including the children, and provide recommendations to the court. This expert is known as a guardian ad litem. Here’s what you should...Read More

The Basics About Who Gets Custody When most people think about child custody, they think of disputes and arguments that can get so bad they eventually have to be resolved in court. While sometimes it can go that far, many custody cases are settled out of court. There are various ways parents can reach a...Read More

Does A Child Have Any Say In Custody Battles? Most divorcing or separating parents have serious concerns and questions about child custody. The parents may no longer get along, but they usually want to do everything they can to have strong relationships with their children, and where the kids live has a lot to do...Read More

What Are The Different Types of Custody? When it comes to child custody and divorce, legal terms can get confusing fast. Terms like “joint custody” and “sole custody” can be difficult to understand, especially in the middle of a highly charged emotional situation. Let us help you understand the differences between joint and sole custody...Read More

Will My Divorce Affect My Children? If you have children and are considering a divorce, the first thing on your mind is how your divorce will impact them. It is what keeps parents in an unhappy marriage longer than they want to be. While you shouldn’t seek divorce with a cavalier attitude, there are times...Read More

What Is Child Custody? How child custody is determined in Minnesota can be hard to navigate. Legal Custody gives you the right to make decisions about your child’s education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. Physical Custody- this is when your child lives with you. You make decisions about your child’s day-to-day activities, what they eat, wear,...Read More