The collection of child support arrearages can be almost as emotionally taxing on the parties as the underlying marriage dissolution or paternity litigation that preceded the arrearage accumulation.  As with so many things in life that are ignored or the subject of...

Minnesota has a statute granting a way for grandparents and other “defacto custodians” of children to seek custody of the children they are caring for and love.1  There are a myriad of circumstances that can lead to a need for non-biological parents to seek legally...

Preparing yourself for a life changing event such as a marriage dissolution is always difficult. As with most emotionally and intellectually difficult matters, proper preparation and effective communication are critical components of achieving a successful outcome....

Do you have or have you thought about having a joint bank account with your significant other? A recent decision in a United States District Court District of Minnesota points out that a commonly held belief about such joint bank accounts is not entirely true. Dooner...

In these stressful times, it may seem easy, or even convenient, to use COVID-19 as an excuse for cancelling or changing parenting time arrangements. DO NOT SUCCUMB TO THIS TEMPTATION. If you have concerns about letting your child go to the other parent’s house, you...