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...
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What is “nesting?”
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 and poverty
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,...
Navigating long-distance child custody agreements
When parents of a child are working their way through divorce proceedings, there is no requirement that they live in the same state. It is not uncommon that the parties have been separated for quite some time already, and one has already taken up residence in another...
Why should I consider executing a parenting agreement?
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...
How much influence does a child’s preference have on custody?
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...
How do a child’s best interests factor in with child custody?
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...
Ways of resolving child custody disputes
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...
Joint child custody does not have to be painful for the parents
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...
Child custody case during divorce can be smooth
A particularly challenging aspect of the divorce process is figuring out how to deal with a future ex-spouse during the negotiation process. This can be especially difficult for the parents of young children who are going through divorce, as child custody can quickly...
