A spouse who conducts an extramarital affair can do permanent damage to the very foundation of trust upon which a marriage is built. It is often impossible for couples to recover from the destruction that results from the discovery of adultery. Although couples may...
Fathers’ Rights
Legal help with paternity
In Minnesota, a biological father does not have rights to his child if he is not married to the mother unless he can prove that he is the father. This can be established through a recognition of parentage or a DNA test. The father will then gain the privileges of...
Sorting out the issues regarding paternity and fathers’ rights
Minneapolis fathers may be interested in learning about the legal definition of paternity and how it is established. Paternity can have a large impact on both a father's rights and the rights of the child with regard to support, education and other important life...
The modern shift in parenting roles
Divorcing fathers in Minnesota may be nervous about what is in store for them in terms of a child custody judgment. Although research has begun to show that men's involvement in their children's lives can help their children's development, family law courts are still...
Father awarded custody of 3 kids after facing false accusations
Wouldn’t it be great if every single divorce was finalized without a hitch? The truth is that divorce can be an emotional process, especially when children are involved, and it can quickly become complicated. In some cases, spouses will make false claims about the...
IQ argument rejected, man’s paternal rights reinstated
Should IQ play a role in determining parental rights? A recent ruling from the Minnesota Court of Appeals has answered a resounding "no" to that question after considering the case of a man whose paternal rights were terminated only because of a mental impairment. The...
Changes to law intended to strengthen fathers’ rights
A nationwide movement to improve fathers' rights may have just received a serious boost from a Mountain West state. The impact of a recent family law bill could be felt in Minnesota and other areas. News reports show that the governor of Utah has strengthened fathers'...
Fathers’ rights case ends in child’s removal from couple
A definitive victory that may be felt by dads in Minnesota and other states was decided in a Northeastern state just days ago. The fathers' rights case was a decisive win because it forced a Maine couple to abandon their custody claims to a child who had been sent to...
A victory for fathers’ rights as illegal adoption rescinded
Adoption is a hot topic in Minnesota and many other states, as fathers' rights are still being clarified. Fathers' rights advocates cite a recent "win" for their cause, which has brought more attention to the paternity issues that plague some families. A 9-year-old...
CDC study: Paternal rights important for kids
We always hear stories about fathers who refuse to participate in their children's lives - but is that stereotype even true? New information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more fathers are getting involved with their kids, showing the...