Grandparents play a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren, offering love, guidance, and stability. However, when family disputes arise—whether due to divorce, parental conflict, or even the death of a parent—grandparents may find themselves cut off from their grandchildren. Fortunately, Minnesota law provides specific circumstances in which grandparents have the legal right to
Grandparent Rights
Grandparents are afforded various rights under Minnesota law, including the ability to seek custody or visitation with a grandchild. Grandparent adoption is another alternative. Certain thresholds must be established in order for a grandparent to have standing to seek a court order.

The Grandparent’s Guide to Surviving Your Daughter’s Minnesota Divorce
Your adult daughter is getting a divorce. Guess who’s likely to be spending more time with the grandchildren? The assumption may be intrusive, but it’s also natural; after all, in a time of crisis like this, to whom else can your daughter turn, especially when childcare becomes an instant need? More importantly, how can…

5 Not So Obvious Tips for Blended Family Success
One of the biggest reasons second marriages end in divorce is conflict between step-parents and children from the previous marriage. If you want your blended family to succeed, foster a positive relationship between the kids and the step-parent. Consider implementing the following tips and ideas:
1. Create a culture of respect. The family unit can’t…

Grandparent Visitation and Grandparent Rights in Minnesota : A Quick Primer
After an intergenerational fight, a divorce or, worse yet, the death of an adult child, grandparents worry about their rights to see and protect their grandchildren. Whether you’re convinced that your son-in-law is neglecting or hitting your grandchild or failing to feed her nutritious food; or you’ve become estranged with your daughter after a bitter…