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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Patric fighting for rights to child
In child custody cases, men's needs to negotiate for custody are often overlooked. This is especially true in Minnesota custody cases with non-traditional attributes, such as artificial insemination or surrogacy. Now, a prominent actor is seeking confirmation of his...
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers
Christa J. Groshek - Owner | Managing Attorney | Super Lawyers