A 47-year-old mom with four biological children planned to work as a commercial surrogate mother in 2015. After signing with Surrogacy International, the agency placed her with an anonymous father simply called C.M in May 2015.
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In Minnesota, you can file a document with the state to recognize a man as father of your child even if you aren’t married to that man. It’s a voluntary action, and both adult parties must sign the document. If you know who the father of your child is, and he is willing to be
After you’ve reached a custody agreement, it is crucial that you make the most of what time you have with your children. These tips will help you make room on your calendar for your kids — and maximize the time you spend together.
Child custody is a complex issue. When parents dissolve a marriage, if they can’t agree on whom the children will live with, then the court must decide. How is that determined? Several factors are considered.
• The most important concerns are the interests of the child. Historically, that weighted a court’s decision in favor of
In the months or years following a divorce, as life situations change for parents and children, renegotiations of child custody and visitation agreements are quite common. However, if you enter into negotiations ill-prepared, you could end up wasting a lot of time and money while making it even more of a challenge to renegotiate down
Divorce is arguably harder on children than it is on adults, particularly when the divorce necessitates a move. If the children of divorce are forced to switch schools, they must leave behind their friends and favorite teachers. This can be a challenge for even the most outgoing children. Thankfully, there are many ways you can help your kids navigate this
Our Minnesota child custody lawyers have guided countless families in finding effective solutions that address the physical and legal custody of children in divorce cases and other legal circumstances.
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Can anyone reasonably expect children to make the best choices regarding their physical custody after divorce? Certainly some children have the maturity needed to make this decision, but more often, they might look only at their short-term self-interests.
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Once the child custody and parenting terms of divorce have been finalized, the entire family must go through a distressing period of adjustment. Losing valuable time with family members is not easy, but it is a necessary part of divorce.
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Child custody exchanges are outlined in the custody agreement issued by the court. They are generally routine, taking place at the same time and place and on a regular schedule. If one parent regularly refuses to let the other parent take the children at these court-appointed exchange times, that parent could face contempt of court