One hesitation that many Maple Grove families may have about beginning the divorce process is how the details of child support and child custody will affect their family. Child support is a financial amount awarded from one parent to the other parent who has primary...
Month: February 2017
Surrogacy in Minnesota handled by child custody, other agreements
Minnesota is among one of theU.S. states that does not currently have any laws governing surrogacy. Surrogacy is the act of carrying and giving birth to another person's child, by means of implementation. Those who seek surrogacy option are often unable to conceive or...
Money disagreements can lead to a difficult divorce
Money can create incredible pressure on the partners of a marriage. In fact, disputes over money can become so significant that they can contribute to the demise of the couple's marriage. In Minnesota and jurisdictions all throughout the nation, there are some...
What to do financially before filing for divorce
While going through a divorce is certainly an emotional affair, residents of Minnesota should try to think pragmatically, as going through a divorce is also a financial affair. The following are some steps a person considering divorce can take ahead of time to protect...
Are your kids receiving the child support they need?
Divorce can be incredibly hard on kids. When their parents end their marriage, and the family enters into a new normal of custody schedules and visitation, children can become unsettled by the changes in their lives. In Minnesota family law courts can award custodial...
What is the ‘best interests of the child’ standard?
When it comes to making decisions regarding child custody and visitation, courts in Minnesota use the "best interests of the child" standard. There are a number of factors the court will consider when determining what is in the child's best interests. First of all,...