A high-profile and emotional murder-suicide has now given way to an equally as emotional child custody battle. This dispute spans across two states, which complicates matters greatly, as some Minnesota parents can attest to. The female child locked in the middle of...
Child Custody
Dispute story highlights need for written child custody plans
There is a reason why custody agreements are -- or, at least should be -- put in place as part of any divorce process where children are involved. Without one, there is nothing in writing on who will have what custody responsibility for the children after the split....
Couple fights for custody of ailing son
A Jordan, Minnesota, mother is asking that a judge alter an existing child custody agreement so that her terminally ill son can rest comfortably in one place. The woman, whose son suffers from a rare neurological disorder called Neuroaxonal Dystrophy, petitioned a...
Case shows rigors of international child custody disputes
International child custody cases have likely plagued some Minnesota parents at times. They are some of the most arduous cases to successfully navigate because they involve separate sets of laws along with different entities that enforce those laws. In many cases,...
Raising children can be a thankless job
The sacrifices that men and women make to raise their children are not always immediately seen. However, when looking 10 or more years down the road, they are stark. The duties that come with child custody is a tall order, even when spouses are still married. Within...
Deported man fights for custody of children
Thanks to state and federal laws, child custody cases in Minneapolis and throughout the rest of the country are fairly clear-cut. Still, each dispute presents its own set of circumstances that can alter the outcome. Take an ongoing, out-of-state case for example. A...
Reach agreement with ex-spouses and their new partners
After a divorce, there often are hard feelings. While some Minnesota couples might want to shut themselves off from their ex-spouse, it's impossible to do so when children are involved. Child custody issues, however, can run smoothly between spouse, ex-spouses and...
Cooperative co-parenting reduces child custody issues
It's a sad fact that a lot of Minnesota marriages hit hard times. Many options are available to work through the rough patches. For some couples, the best decision may be a parting of ways through a divorce. This may be hard for parents with children, but the decision...
What is the difference between legal, physical custody?
For Minnesotans with children considering divorce, their first consideration likely will be their children. Which parent will have child custody? How often will each parent spend with the children? Who gets to make decisions regarding issues such as schooling or...
Positive tone advised to repair dad-child relationship
You're a divorced parent who does not have child custody. What do you have to do to maintain a good relationship with your child? That's a question asked often in Minnesota and across the United States by parents who don't enjoy child custody but have only visitation...
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers