Minnesota residents who follow the lives of celebrities may be interested in news about a former celebrity couple. Actress Kate Hudson and her ex-husband Chris Robinson are going to court to have their child custody agreement reevaluated. The request for the...
Child Custody
Making changes to a custody order
When Minnesota parents go through a divorce, they often finalize a custody agreement that determine who the child will live with, when the child will spend time with the other parent and how the child will be raised. There are many parents who are able to make a child...
About child custody and fathers’ rights
Biological parents in Minnesota are entitled to obtain child custody or visitation even if they weren't married when the child was born. In making a determination about child custody issues, the family court will always consider what is in the best interest of the...
Important issues to address in a co-parenting plan
Divorcing parents in Minnesota often split custody of their children and engage in co-parenting. Experts urge parents to establish a "new normal" during the transition to two households as soon as possible. Writing a co-parenting plan may help former spouses set up...
A parent’s relocation after a divorce
After Minnesota parents go through a divorce, one of them may meet a new partner who lives some distance away. That parent may then want to relocate in order to live with the new partner. It is important for both parents in such situations to keep their children's...
Celebrity hip-hop couple appear headed for custody dispute
Hip-hop fans in Minnesota may be familiar with Joseline Hernandez and Steven Aaron Jordan and their hit reality television series "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta". Hernandez delighted fans when she hinted that she was expecting her first child in a July 1 social media...
Resolving disputes while co-parenting
Minnesota parents who go through a divorce are usually awarded joint legal custody by the court. This means that both parents have equal rights to make decisions about certain aspects of their children's lives. When parents share joint custody, they won't always agree...
Child custody myths that need to be dispelled
Children who are subjected to domestic violence may be at a higher risk for developing PTSD. This may occur in childhood or later when that child turns into an adult. In some cases, these problems can persist after his or her parents get divorced. This is partially...
Shared parenting in child custody cases
In the last several years, child custody reform laws have been implemented across the U.S., and many states, including Minnesota, have put more emphasis on shared parenting following a separation or divorce. Studies show that children are happier overall when both...
Resolving custody disputes in Minnesota
Pokemon Go is one of the most popular games of 2016. While it may promote exercise, it may also cause a child to become addicted to the game or to gaming in general. As a parent, it is a good idea to limit screen time if that is what may be in the best interest of the...