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Keeping abreast of evolving child custody laws

While no divorce is ever an easy path to walk, it can become much more emotionally intense when children are involved. The process of determining child custody and parenting time here in Minnesota or in any other state is rarely cut and dry, as a potentially evolving law in a neighboring state demonstrates.

Managing child custody disputes during the holidays

The holidays can be stressful for divorced parents. Even when child custody matters such as legal custody and physical custody have been settled, it is not uncommon for disputes over parenting time and visitation rights to come up. This is especially true during the holiday season when conflict between couples is often heightened. Fortunately, conflict related to child custody can be avoided. Minnesota readers may find the following advice on parenting time planning during the holiday season helpful.

Minnesota business helps parents collect child support

When parents divorce one parent is generally identified as the custodial parent. The custodial parent is the parent with physical custody or more allocated parenting time. The non-custodial parent is usually granted visitation rights and is also the parent that pays child support. In most states, if a parent fails to make a support payment the other parent can seek help in court. A Minnesota company, however, is providing parents with a new method.

Protecting parental interests in child custody disputes

Negotiating child custody agreements can be difficult, especially when geography is an issue. Even in the best situations couples disagree on visitation rights and parenting plans, imagine how difficult this can be if one spouse decides to relocate. Nevertheless an agreement must be made, and that is where the aid of an experienced family law attorney and a strong understanding of the family courts are essential.

The role of terminology in child custody disputes

Child custody disputes can be complicated. Too often parents get hung up on the wrong issues. The legal terminology in Minnesota child custody cases can be misleading. Terms like "custodial parent" can leave parents with the false impression that one party has a larger role in the child's life than the other. Rather than focusing on such side issues, the focus should really be on parenting time and visitation rights.

Child custody and the changing demographics of marriage

Not long ago it was presumed, if not guaranteed, that mothers got the children in a divorce and fathers paid child support and alimony. Over the last 50 years, however, the make up of the modern American family has changed dramatically. For example, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics about 71 percent of mothers are members of the workforce and approximately 30 percent out earn their husbands.