When a couple in Stillwater, Minnesota chooses to get a divorce and there are children involved, one of the most frequent disagreements that arises has to do with child custody. Make no mistake about it, children are a hot button issue, especially when both parents want to have the child living with them for the majority of the time. Other problems that could come up have to do with child support and parenting time. It is imperative that parents who are embroiled in a divorce know how to make sure their rights are accounted for while the children's best interests are at the forefront.
Fathers increasingly trying to gain legal custody of children
In Washington, when there is a child custody dispute, one of the concerns that often arises has to do with the visitation rights of the father and gaining physical custody. While the ideal resolution is to have parenting time organized in such a way that it is satisfactory to both parents, there are times when a father doesn't feel that the amount of time allocated is enough and he will strive to receive custody on a full-time basis.
Parents sharing legal custody in dispute over mother's relocation
When a Washington couple shares a child and they go their separate ways, there are many issues that must be settled. In some instances, the couple is able to come to a reasonable agreement when it comes to legal custody, visitation rights and parenting time. In others, there are disagreements every step of the way. Because child custody is such a sensitive issue for everyone involved, the parents need to do everything they can to make the situation as smooth as possible, even if they're not able to come to a consensus.
Legal custody of 3-year-old in dispute as mother flees country
For parents in Stillwater, the decision to separate is a difficult one whether they're married or not. In some circumstances when the couple has a child, however, it is best for both parties to part ways. When this happens, legal custody and parenting time can come into dispute. With a sensitive issue such as child custody, the issues can turn contentious and often leads parents to do things that they normally wouldn't do in an attempt to deny the other parent visitation rights.
Case underscores growing role of Facebook in family law matters
While most of us view Facebook as nothing more than a social media outlet that allows us to stay connected with family, friends and the community at large, it has actually emerged as a major factor in many divorce cases and child custody proceedings.
Intellectually disabled Minnesota dad's parental rights restored
Some readers may not be aware that there are two types of child custody in Minnesota: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to time the child spends living with a parent. In other words, the type of child custody that most people think of.
High profile custody dispute gets ugly
Child custody disputes are notoriously contentious. With so many issues to address including the legal and physical custody of the child, visitation rights and child support, it is understandable why so many people have difficulty resolving these issues amicably. This is especially true when the child custody case involves high-profile parents.
Child custody and college tuition -- what parents should know
The end of a relationship can be stressful for any Minnesota couple. When that couple has children, the stress can be multiplied. With all the child custody decisions that have to be made it can be easy for couples to forget about the future. While the children may be young now, it won't be long before they are ready to head off to college. As most Minnesotans know, college is expensive and many parents do not want to saddle their children with the entire amount.
Child custody and the presumption of shared parenting
When parents divorce in Minnesota, each parent is entitled to 25 percent custody and time with their child, so long as the parents are deemed mentally fit and safe. The court divides the remaining 50 percent if parents are unable to reach their own agreement. In recent years, however, some groups have started a push to amend these rules to require a more even presumption, commonly known as shared parenting.
Should 'shared parenting' be go-to in Minnesota custody cases?
Laws are not set in stone, including the family laws that impact family's futures and well-being. When societal norms change and/or when laws just don't seem to be serving the best interest of society, it is up to lawmakers and citizens to act.
