On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Aug 31, 2017 | Paternity
Paternity in Minnesota is a frequent issue that must be navigated for the good of the parents and the child. One issue that must be understood is ‘Recognition of Parentage.’ This is a document establishing the legal relationship between a man and his child...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Jul 21, 2017 | Paternity
When a child is born in Minnesota, not every couple will be 100 percent certain as to the identity of the biological father. Paternity can be a complex issue rife with emotional, personal and financial ramifications. It is important for the parents to understand the...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Jul 21, 2017 | Paternity
The arrival of a new baby in the lives of Minnesota parents is often a celebrated and joyous event. For many, children are a blessing that grow their families and add love to their daily lives. However, in some cases the birth of a child may raise questions about...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Mar 2, 2017 | Paternity
Paternity involves establishing a man as a child’s biological father. As discussed in prior posts on this Minnesota family law blog, with the establishment of paternity comes many rights and responsibilities for the father. In some cases a claim for paternity...
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 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...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Nov 25, 2016 | Paternity
For Minnesotans, the term “paternity” means more than just the establishing of the biological father of a child. It is an important factor in parental rights and the relationship between father and child. It also helps with making certain that the child is...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Oct 20, 2016 | Paternity
Children born in Minnesota deserve to know who both their parents are, even if they are only being raised by one parent. While establishing parentage when a couple is married is easy, as it is assumed the husband is the child’s father, for unmarried couples,...
On behalf of Terzich & Ort, LLP | Aug 31, 2016 | Paternity, Property Division
Unmarried fathers in Minnesota who are no longer in a relationship with their child’s mother still often want to play an active part of their child’s life. They want to go to special events such as their child’s soccer games and dance recitals. They...