On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Dec 29, 2016 | Paternity
It happens sometimes in Minnesota that there is a question as to who a child’s father is. However, if a man is unwed to the child’s mother, believes he is the child’s father and wants to pursue rights to his child, he needs to establish paternity. If...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Dec 23, 2016 | Paternity
In Minnesota there are several scenarios under which a man is presumed to be a child’s father. For example, if the man is married to the child’s mother then it is presumed that he is the father. Also, if the child is not an adult and the man holds the...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Dec 22, 2016 | Child Support
While the holiday season is all about the children for some, supporting and caring for a child is a year-long endeavor for parents. Well after the presents have been opened and the New Year has been rung in, children still need the financial support of both parents....
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Dec 15, 2016 | Divorce
Couples in the Twin Cities going through a divorce, especially during the holiday season, may want to do so in as amicable a fashion as possible. After all, even if one’s marriage has come to an end, that doesn’t necessarily mean a person is seeking...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Dec 8, 2016 | Same-Sex Partners
Gays and lesbians have long faced challenges before the law, from the right to marry to the right to adopt a child. Nowadays, same-sex partners in Minnesota still face countless challenges, particularly when it comes to the area of family law. Sadly, changes in the...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Dec 7, 2016 | Divorce
When a couple in Minnesota decides to end their marriage, their assets and debts must be go through the property division process. When it comes to joint credit cards, this can be complex, as a credit card in some cases can be considered an asset and in other cases it...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Dec 2, 2016 | Paternity
When a child is born to unmarried parents in Minnesota, certain steps can be taken to establish legal fatherhood. While each child in the state has a biological father, that is different from being a legal father. A legal father is the person that the state recognizes...