Parenting Time for the Out-of-State Parent
When I am asked the question from a prospective client as to what I typically see for parenting time for an out-of-state parent, the first analysis I look at is
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Parenting Time Guidelines In Minnesota
First, there are no parenting time guidelines in Minnesota. The custody and parenting time criteria is set forth in Minnesota Statute 518.17, which incorporates the following Best Interest Factors: the
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Can I Get Custody Of Someone Else’s Child In Minnesota?
A person who has been a child’s primary caretaker for any length of time, without consistent participation by the child’s parent, can pursue custody of that child. However there are
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Top Ten Things to Know When Going Through A Custody or Parenting Time Evaluation
If my client is going through a custody or parenting time evaluation I will meet with them to prepare them for this process. Oftentimes, this process can take three (3)
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Post-Decree Determination of Choice of School for a Minor Child(ren)
In a case when the parties are unable to determine what school their child or children will go to, either post-divorce or after a Court has issued an Order determining
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Is a Child’s Preference Alone Sufficient to Modify Custody in the State of Minnesota?
I oftentimes get calls from prospective clients asking me if there is a certain age that child reaches wherein the child's opinion alone is sufficient to change custody. An example
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Is it Possible to Limit the Amount of Parenting Time My Ex Spouse Will Have With Our Children?
Minnesota Statute §518.175, subd. 1, makes it clear that visitation rights are not absolute and are to be exercised only when in the best interest of the child. Manthei v.
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Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
In cases involving child custody or divorce where parenting time is an issue, the court may appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). Minn. Stat. §518.165, subd. 1. The court must
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Will the Court Consider the Parent’s History of Chemical Dependency When Creating a Parenting Schedule?
Minnesota courts consider the best interests of the child when resolving parenting time disputes. One of those best interest factors includes the physical and mental health of all parties (Minn.
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