April, 2015 | Terzich & Ort, LLP

How Minnesota courts evaluate the best interests of children

On Behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Apr 23, 2015 | Child Custody

Every year in Minnesota, courts make thousands of judgments about child support and child custody. In every case, they are required to consider the best interests of the child or children involved. This involves understanding each family's case in a way that allows a...

Delta Air Lines lowers cost of healthcare for same-sex couples

| Apr 15, 2015 | Same-Sex Partners

Same-sex partners often face many legal issues if they reside in states where same-sex marriage is not recognized. Therefore, Delta Air Lines, one of the largest employers in Minnesota, recently updated its healthcare coverage for employees in same-sex relationships....

What happens after a positive paternity test result in Minnesota?

On Behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Apr 8, 2015 | Paternity

Establishing paternity is often the first step in many family law cases with children involved. Therefore, parents or the court may request DNA testing in order to determine paternity. A man may also voluntarily take a paternity test to establish parental rights over...

What is the paternity determination process in Minnesota?

On Behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Apr 2, 2015 | Paternity

According to federal and Minnesota laws, protecting a child's best interests is family court's primary objective. To protect those interests, the court often addresses paternity of a child because paternity is closely linked with various child-related family law...