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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.

Contest child custody hearing and the presumed minimum

Last year there were considerable discussions in the Minnesota State House and Senate about potential changes to the existing parenting time presumption that exists in contested child custody cases. Under current Minnesota law, parents in contested child custody proceedings are entitled to a minimum of 25 percent parenting time with their child, while the rest of the parenting time is either negotiated between the parties themselves or it is set by the court.

Appealing a child custody ruling for judicial bias

In Minnesota, child custody decisions are based on an evaluation of the best interests of the child. The court generally considers a number of factors when determining the best interests of the child, such as the wishes of the parents, the preference of the child and the mental and physical health of both parties. While the family court has significant latitude to make decisions in child custody matters, a parent has a right to request a review of that decision.

Communication is key to co-parenting children after divorce

Parenting after divorce can be incredibly complicated. Fortunately, there are many suitable ways to parent children - just as there can be many different appropriate ways in which to divide assets between divorcing spouses. While some couples may choose to split everything from physical custody to legal decisions fifty-fifty, others may choose a completely different path. As every Minnesota parent knows, there is no one way to raise a child or solve co-parenting and post divorce child custody concerns.

Technology may be answer to complex parenting plans

Co-parenting a child after a divorce has never been an easy task. In addition to disputes over money and parenting, some of the most complex arguments deal with child custody issues, particularly visitation time. Thanks to advances in technology, however, there are more options than ever for parents seeking to spend time with their children. New York divorcees with children might be interested to learn a bit about the boom in e-parenting.

Famous actress losses battle to move child overseas

Issues involving children are among the most difficult in family law. Child custody can include everything from parenting time and visitation rights, to international abduction matters. Each of these issues has its own complications and each can comes with an emotional toll. The following is a scenario that arises when one parent wants to relocate. Minnesota couples might learn a thing or two from the following case.

Minnesota courts aim to reduce conflict in child custody disputes

Litigation is adversarial. It is frequently the nature of the process. In most instances the litigation process serves our interests, allowing truth to emerge at the conclusion of legal hearings. In family law, however, when child custody is at issue, many believe that the cost of battle may simply be too high to allow a dispute to be litigated in court.

'Minnesota nice' may be the best approach to solve child custody

Too often those affected most in a divorce are the children. Good intentions or not, most couples rarely agree on every issue, and with children in the picture the disputes can linger for years. To avoid ongoing conflict and future disputes, a more collaborative approach may be suggested in order to work out child custody issues. Minnesota couples interested in learning about less stressful approaches to child custody issues will likely have interest in learning about alternatives to traditional, contested divorce.

Summertime can complicate child custody arrangements

It is summer time and with summer vacation rearing its head divorced couples can begin to get heated over child custody arrangements and parenting time. The problem with many custody agreements is that they appear set in stone while, in reality, a child's needs are constantly changing. For Minnesota parents struggling with custody arrangements or parenting plans, use of a mediator might provide a low cost alternative to resolving these matters.

International custody disputes often hinge on Hague treaty

Among the many issues couples face in divorce, some of the most complicated cases involve parents attempting to enforce custody agreements across borders. Minnesota parents facing child custody disputes, domestic or international, might benefit from understanding the complexities of the laws surrounding custody.