It is common for both parents to seek greater control over the children after divorce. When they levy false criminal charges against each other to obtain better divorce settlements, however, everyone in the family can be harmed — often irreparably.
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Paternity cases involve a situation in which the parents of a child are unmarried, yet the father of the child seeks to establish certain rights, including physical custody, legal custody and parenting time. The gateway to such a claim, however, involves the establishment of paternity in and of itself. In Minnesota, there are just two ways to establish paternity: (1) the execution of a Recognition of Parentage; and (2) a judicial determination (court order) of a parent-child relationship. A “parent-child relationship” is defined as “the legal …
Continue Reading Judicial Determination of a Parent-Child Relationship in Minnesota Paternity Cases
You may wonder what happens if you are an unwed father to a newborn. Being a father means, naturally, taking on responsibility for your child, and making sure that you do what’s best for him or her. But what rights do you have as a father if you are not married to the mother of
A parental consultant (PC) is a figure that both parents will agree upon, who is then appointed by a judge. The PC will provide expert opinion, and assist in resolving parenting issues that arise. Another similar individual used in cases is a parenting time expeditor. These individuals are court authorities and are to be treated like a judge, which means their decisions carry the same weight as a court order. They only make decisions related to parenting time. Unlike parenting time expeditors, parenting consultants are allowed to resolve any parenting …
Paternity in Minnesota involves key five issues: Adjudication: Paternity is established through genetic testing or execution of a Recognition of Parentage. Child Custody: Same standards as a dissolution action. Parenting Time: Same standards as a dissolution action. Child Support: Same standards as a dissolution action. Reimbursement: Mother may seek reimbursement for pregnancy and birthing expenses. Court may also order payment of attorney’s fees and costs. If you have a question concerning paternity, our lawyers are here to help. …
Custody disputes are some of the most intense, emotional cases we handle. Here we provide basic information concerning custody and parenting time issues in Minnesota divorce and paternity cases: Legal Custody: Involves the key decisions made on behalf of a child in terms of education, religion and medical needs. The presumption is that parents will share joint legal custody. This presumption may be overcome by demonstrating an inability to communicate or a history of domestic abuse. Physical Custody: Involves the day to day care and decision …
Continue Reading Custody in Minnesota : Definitions and Standards
Paternity must be established in order for the father of a child to seek physical custody, legal custody or parenting time with a child born outside of marriage. In the absence of establishing paternity, a father has no custodial rights, or the ability to exercise parenting time, unless the parties agree otherwise.
Minnesota law provides