Shared-parenting advocates in Minnesota's regional neighbor of South Dakota are not fully satisfied with new legislation that would change guidelines for establishing child custody. Proponents of automatic 50-50 shared parenting time say that the new child custody...
Child Custody
Fathers’ rights still a child custody issue
Minnesota fathers are struggling to receive the notice they need and deserve in the state's family courts. News reports show that anecdotal evidence points to fathers' difficulties in obtaining favorable child custody agreements, even though they may be equally...
Rocker Gallagher embroiled in custody feud
Family law matters are rarely black-and-white. Whether a couple is composed of celebrities or everyday Minnesotans, complications are likely to arise. The situation can become particularly messy when the couple in question is not married and has a child. In the case...
Man labeled ‘unfit’ for refusing to give son McDonald’s food
For many Minnesota parents, fast food is becoming a less-desirable option for their kids' nutritional needs. Sure, McDonald's and other fast-food restaurants provide a tasty snack - but should parents be mandated to take their children if they want to go? That is the...
Same-sex custody rights contested in Midwest courts
As same-sex marriage rights become increasingly common throughout the nation, a growing number of family law problems are emerging with regard to child custody. Same-sex couples enjoy different rights in different states. As a result, dealing with the legal...
Minnesota workers can lose visitation due to job changes
We have all heard the horror stories about college grads looking for work throughout the state of Minnesota. Employment opportunities are down throughout the nation, leaving many parents scrambling to match their career goals with their child custody agreements. In...
Celebrity custody change leads to support request
When custody agreements change, child support provisions must also be modified. Minnesota parents who gain more time with their children may require additional financial support for a variety of reasons, including school tuition, health care and other basic...
Father acquitted of abuse, seeks custody
In cases of domestic abuse and alleged child mistreatment or neglect, child custody negotiations in Minnesota and other states can quickly become complicated. One case out of regional neighbor Missouri illustrates the challenges that can come when attempting to...
Celebrity Tutera launching custody battle
As an increasing number of same-sex couples in Minnesota and other states adopt or bear children, child custody issues are becoming surprisingly complicated. In some cases, same-sex women bear their own biological children and then have to hash out child support and...
How judges make custody decisions
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is determining which parent should have primary child custody. Although co-parenting and joint custody arrangements are increasingly popular, sometimes a single parent must assume responsibility for the children....
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers