The entire process of dividing one household into two after divorce involves a great deal of decision-making and stress, but most parents would agree that nothing matches the decisions related to child custody.
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Our Minneapolis child custody lawyers cannot overstate our respect and appreciation for members of the Armed Services who make countless sacrifices to protect the freedom of everyone in the U.S. Perhaps one of the greatest sacrifices that military members make involves the effect that their service has on family relationships.
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Even in the best circumstances, divorce affects everyone in the family — particularly younger children who cannot totally grasp what is happening and why family life has to change. When parents go through the divorce process with a cooperative spirit, the children typically fare better because their parents are naturally looking out for their best interests.
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The period after divorce is rough on the entire family for many reasons. This is a time of complete change in most aspects of life, including residential changes, scheduling considerations and budgetary adjustments. In spite of these concerns, parents cannot afford to make major errors involving the children as they develop new routines.
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Whether couples negotiate the terms of their own divorce or even when every term is dictated by a judge, a great deal of planning and forethought goes into every decision — particularly the terms pertaining to the children. Still, life after the final divorce decree does not remain stagnant, and the terms often need to change over time. Known as post-decree motions, these requests require judicial intervention and they can take time.
Perhaps you just received a transfer offer to another state from your employer with a significant pay raise and even more opportunities for advancement. Or maybe you and a business partner (or new boyfriend or girlfriend) want to leave the area for a change of pace. But if you are divorced, and you have joint
Minnesota law automatically assumes that children born out of marriage are the husband’s biological children with full paternal rights. Outside of marriage, when both parents agree to a man’s biological paternity, they can avoid the need for genetic testing by signing a Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Form. While this process affords fathers with certain rights, when it comes to child custody and other parenting rights, they may need to seek help from experienced attorneys.
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The end of a marriage does not mark the end of parenting responsibilities. MN law contains certain requirements to help ensure that divorced parents continue to share information and decision-making responsibilities, regardless of where the children reside.
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MN Law provides two options for relatives who want to take children into their homes and accept responsibility for them. Choosing between the options can affect the emotional well being of the children even as it also has practical and financial considerations. Families need to be educated on all concerns before making a decision.
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Maybe you just separated from your spouse, and you’re confused about how to share custody this Thanksgiving. Or perhaps you suspect the other parent has violated your custody arrangement by planning a trip to his or her parents’ home for the holiday. In either case, you’re feeling stressed out and confused about how to react.