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A review of child custody terms in Minnesota

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Oct 7, 2020 | Custody & Visitation

Child custody cases and parenting time issues in Minnesota range from relatively simple cases to matters of great complexity. Legal terms often have very specific meanings that might differ slightly from regular usage. In the arena of child custody, it is good for...

What hinders your effort to win child custody?

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Sep 14, 2020 | Custody & Visitation

As you navigate the unknowns of your divorce, prioritizing the needs and well-being of your children trumps your list of concerns. Working toward arranging and finalizing a functional custody agreement may require extra sacrifice on your part to help you establish a...

What is nesting and how does it work?

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Jul 22, 2020 | Custody & Visitation

Provided that there is no history of substance abuse or violence on the part of either parent, the most common custodial arrangement following a divorce is co-parenting. This is because co-parenting is in the best interests of the child. Even if the parents are no...

Will a substance abuse disorder influence child custody?

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | May 21, 2020 | Custody & Visitation

When Minnesota courts rule on custody, the well-being of your children is one of the primary concerns.  If you or your spouse struggles with drug or alcohol dependency, a judge must ensure that the substance-dependent parent can maintain a safe environment for the...

What if my ex-spouse cannot stick to our custody schedule?

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Mar 27, 2020 | Custody & Visitation

Minnesota parents are quick to figure out custody situations when divorcing. It is often a parent's first priority. The courts determine what arrangement works best for everyone involved. The standard they work with is the "best interest of the child" standard.  But...

Establishing paternity for unmarried fathers

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Feb 6, 2020 | Custody & Visitation

When a child is born out of wedlock in Minnesota, sole custody is automatically given to the unmarried mother. This means that the biological father of the child has no parental rights. In order to access these rights, a father must establish paternity. Establishing...

Tips for working with a difficult co-parent

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Nov 18, 2019 | Custody & Visitation

Parents in Minnesota and across the United States want what is best for their children. Going through a divorce and then trying to co-parent with a toxic individual can make a parent feel like good parenting is impossible. However, there are steps a person can take in...

Joint custody more common in child custody cases

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Nov 4, 2019 | Custody & Visitation

Minnesota fathers who get a divorce or who were never married to the mother of their children are much more likely to get joint custody than they might have decades ago. In 1980, sole custody went to mothers 80% of the time. In 2008, this happened just 42% of the...

What matters can you address in a co-parenting plan?

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Sep 24, 2019 | Custody & Visitation

Raising a child can be difficult under any circumstances, but if you are a resident of Minnesota who is also trying to raise that child alongside someone with whom you no longer share a romantic relationship, it can wind up being even more of a struggle. Often,...

What are co-parenting apps?

On behalf of Dittrich Law Firm, P.A. | Jul 19, 2019 | Custody & Visitation

You may not be surprised, given the number of apps available for smartphones, that there are indeed co-parenting apps for divorced couples. Whether or not you would use them in your own divorce process could depend on a number of different factors.Believe it or not,...

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