Minnesota Child Custody Lawyers

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How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more
Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more

An Explanation of Reasonable Visitation
“Reasonable visitation” is the term that many courts across the country use to give the non-custodial parent rights to visit with their children. The goal of using a vague as opposed to a specific visitation order is to promote cooperation between parents in setting up a visitation schedule. Another advantage to reasonable visitation is that it allows flexibility for the … more
Mom, Dad, Steve and Amy: How much visitation can little Johnny take?
A divorce is always contentious when a couple has to split property they acquired together. It becomes even more contentious when children are involved. When children are involved in a divorce and the parents cannot come to a decision, the court must decide what is in the best interests of the child. The courts decision about what is best comes in a custody and visitation … more

Stepparent Adoption Affidavit Checklist if Post-Placement Assessment Waived
Use this adoption form if a post-placement assessment for a stepparent adoption is waived. (ADO210 State ENG Rev 7/07)
Request to Change Child Custody
This child custody packet contains all the instructions and forms needed to request that the court make a change in the child custody arrangements … more
Notice of Motion and Motion for Change of Custody
Use this child custody form to ask the court to amend the current order for legal or physical custody of the child(ren). (CHC302 State ENG Rev 1/07)
Affidavit in Support of Motion to Change Custody
Use this child custody form to give the court all relevant information needed in order to process your request for changes in custody of the … more