Courts in Minnesota are to follow a set of rules found in section 518.17 of the Minnesota Statutes when making child custody decisions. The statute defines a variety of factors to be examined thoroughly in order to pass rulings that benefit children and protect them...
Child Custody
Helping a child of divorce cope and thrive
Individuals going through a divorce often experience a wide range of emotions and feelings, many of which can be difficult. When a divorcing couple has shared children, each parent must not only attempt to cope and make sense of their own pain, but also that of a...
Basketball player involved in paternity dispute
Minnesota sports fans have probably read headlines before about high-earning athletes submitting to paternity tests to try to determine whether they fathered a child out of wedlock. Indiana Pacers player Paul George was determined to be the father of a child through a...
What role will medical marijuana laws play in custody cases?
Illegal drug use is a factor that can be brought into child custody disputes. Marijuana is considered a controlled substance for everyone on the federal level and for most people on the state level in Minnesota. Lawmakers recently enacted legislation that would make...
Divorce and child custody matters require maturity and compromise
Some of the most heart-wrenching issues all divorcing parents with young children must face are those related to child custody. Some parents immediately take a hard stance when it comes to attempting to win child custody. While a parent may be granted primary custody...
Minnesota families may benefit from pursuing joint child custody
A couple of decades ago, it was typically mothers who would receive sole physical custody of the children. Fathers would be allowed visitation rights every other weekend and on certain holidays. However, this has been steadily changing over the years. It appears that...
Shared child custody can be beneficial for Minnesota kids
Can divorce be a gift for Minnesota children? Although many would say that divorce is a negative process that is likely to harm kids, some parents successfully navigate the demands of co-parenting, leading to an excellent life for their children. Adults who survived...
Experts: Evaluate yourself throughout child custody litigation
Minnesota couples who are going through child custody proceedings may find themselves quarreling over visitation schedules and fretting over their ex-spouse's competence at parenting. Two people who want to be involved and loving parents should be able to hash out an...
State seizes child custody of girl, alleges medical child abuse
Most Minnesota residents who think about child custody disputes probably imagine those disagreements within the context of a family court. Would you believe, though, that a state can actually seize child custody from parents who are trying to provide medical care for...
How your move might affect your child custody arrangement
Many Minnesota families find themselves facing unexpected child custody concerns when one parent decides it is time to move. Parents who share child custody may be required to return to court to create an arrangement that works for the best interests of the child....
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers