A ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court could turn rules about child support on their heads. Official reports show that a Minnesota man who refused to pay years of required child support for his two children should not be punished for the failure, largely because it...
Child Support
Child support ordered for sperm donor in Kansas
Minnesota same-sex couples may want to have children. This can often be facilitated for lesbian couples through sperm donation. One Kansas man may be held liable for child support after he donated sperm to a lesbian couple. A judge ruled that the man is the...
Man accused of paying off politician for new child support bill
If you are a powerful business owner who pays child support, is it ethical to pay off a lawmaker to push through a bill that would cut your payments substantially? That is what one affluent GOP supporter is attempting to do in Minnesota's neighboring state of...
Parents manage child support payments with software
Even though we hear a lot about "deadbeat" parents who refuse to pay their child support bills, the majority of parents are still paying what they owe. A report issued by the United States Census Bureau indicates that 14.4 million custodial parents owe child support,...
Adjusting child support after job loss
For most of us, a change in job circumstances mainly means that we have to give up some of our treasured possessions and put off plans for things like a new car or larger home. Individuals who pay child support, however, face different concerns when they are demoted...
How to deal with a parent who won’t pay child support
Many Minnesota single parents suffer from the same situation: Their exes will not pay to provide for their kids. When your ex refuses to pay child support - or can't pay because of incarceration or disability - you may be wondering what options are available for you....
Changing child support payments
Minnesota parents who are paying for child support in the form of tuition or other educational benefits may worry that their payment could increase. For example, if you are the non-custodial parent who pays for private school tuition, your other child support payments...
Same-sex mom ordered to return child support
Same-sex couples are now able to marry and adopt children in a variety of states. As the rights afforded to these couples expand, courts in Minnesota and other states are struggling to keep pace with family law provisions that were intended for heterosexual pairs. In...
Prison time for NBA player who failed to pay overdue support
A former NBA player in North Carolina is facing a nine-month jail term after he failed to pay more than a half-million dollars in child support. The man, Kenny Ray Williams, is a veteran player from the Indiana Pacers, having spent time on the squad in the 1990s. The...
Andre Rison avoids prison for overdue support
Non-custodial parents throughout Minnesota and other northern Midwestern states often struggle to pay child support. Whether they are struggling because of employment situations, recent releases from prison or other setbacks, they may be unfairly judged for their...
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Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers