Child Custody

In a high-conflict divorce, one parent may attempt to turn the children against the other parent. This phenomenon, known as parental alienation, can have a serious impact on the child's well-being. Review the signs of parental alienation and steps to take to preserve...

For many families, the divorce process is very tough from a financial viewpoint. Sometimes, financial hardships arise after a couple ends their marriage, placing a great deal of strain on custodial-parent families. Child support can help some custodial parents who are...

Co-parenting has many advantages. Generally, children thrive when both parents take an active hand in raising them, even if those parents do not cohabitate. However, one of the biggest challenges with co-parenting is moving the children between two separate...

Custodial parents face many challenges when it comes to raising a child. Aside from moving forward after a difficult divorce and dealing with negative emotions such as anxiety or depression, many custodial parents face serious financial problems. Unfortunately,...

When unmarried same-sex couples in Minnesota decide to have or adopt a child together, there are some steps they may want to consider taking before welcoming the child into their family. One of these steps is executing a parenting agreement. This can be especially...

During a divorce, your children might struggle with the reality that they will not live under the same roof with both of their parents. No matter their age, children might get upset and push back in these situations. This might lead many parents to wonder: can...

Minnesota parents who are getting a divorce will want to spend as much time as possible with their children. That means child custody and visitation rights will be a major factor in the case. The parents’ desires are important and it is generally preferable if they...

While it is always great when parents are able to get along when it comes to their children, even if they are otherwise living separate lives, sometimes this just cannot happen for various reasons. As a result, parents in Minnesota and Wisconsin may find themselves...

The divorce process in Minnesota can be especially difficult for the parents of young children to navigate. This is true even if they agree to share custody of the children, as child custody conflicts could easily erupt at any time going forward. However, a...