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Update to Article on Name Changes
In light of new case law from the Minnesota Supreme Court, I have updated an article on Name Changes to note the requirement that in order to have the right to notice of the name change of a minor, the father must be the "legal" father and not just the "biological" father. "Name Changes in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases."
Parenting Time in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases
For those of us dealing with parenting time schedules every day, there is a certain short-hand which becomes part of our vocabulary. To help those who are not familiar with the most common parenting time schedules to better understand and visualize them, I have just included an important addition to my article on parenting time in Minnesota divorce and custody cases, complete with tables, so that the reader will have a better grasp of some of the most typical arrangements that are available. The article is titled: “Parenting Time in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases.”
Physical Custody in Minnesota Divorce & Custody Cases
Today’s article is an important one, which I drafted to provide insight into the factors which the court and custody evaluators consider when making physical custody determinations. The so-called “best interest factors” are listed in many places. I give you my elaboration on them, to better inform readers of how each factor is applied in practice. The full article is available here: “Physical Custody in Minnesota.”
Step-parent Visitation in Minnesota Divorce Cases
May 02 2009 Filed in: Parenting time | Divorce
Contrary to common belief, there are circumstances when stepparents can obtain court-ordered parenting time. That is the subject of an article I have written and posted here: “Step-parent visitation in Minnesota.”
Paternity in Minnesota
Sep 06 2009 Filed in: Custody | Parenting time
Establishing paternity over children born out of wedlock, and the related child custody considerations in this situation, are discussed here in an article I have posted on my website: “Paternity in Minnesota.”
Out of State Moves in Minnesota Divorce & Custody Cases
In the old days, the parent having sole physical custody could move the children to another state for almost any reason. Then around 2007, the legislature changed the law and passed a statute governing out of state moves, which makes it much more difficult, regardless of which parent has custody. The grounds for out of state moves are discussed at length in an article I wrote on the subject and posted here: “Moving Children Out of State in Minnesota Divorce and Custody Cases.”
Parenting Consultants in Minnesota Divorce & Custody Cases
The rise in the use of Parenting Consultants in Minnesota divorce and child custody cases prompted me to write an article on the subject, available here: “Parenting Consultants in Minnesota.”