A divorce is a life-altering event for the entire family. When children don't know how to deal with their feelings over their parents' divorce, they can turn to substance abuse for solace. Researches have long pointed to the increased risk of substance abuse in kids...
Following a divorce, many parents share custody of the children fairly equally -- but that doesn't work for every family. If one parent ends up with primary physical custody of the couple's children, that person is called the "custodial" parent while the other is...
Sometimes, arguments are a sign that a divorce could take place in the future, but not always. If you are concerned about your relationship because you’re having fights, then it’s time to sit down and really think about how you want to move forward. Certain fights are...
When parents in Minnesota choose to end a marriage, child custody becomes a top issue. In many cases, even in amicable situations, custody matters can turn what began as a simple divorce into a raging battle. Both parents often want a greater share of child custody....
Minnesota couples who have children and are considering undergoing a divorce will need to come up with a child custody agreement. This is an agreement that helps to specify who has custody of the children and when. Before you can make this agreement, you need to...
Most divorcing couples in Minnesota want to make the process as painless as possible, especially if they have children. That’s not always easy. Couples who work together during their divorce save time, money and stress. However, a peaceful process isn’t always...
Going through a divorce can be a tough time in anyone's life. This stress often worsens when parents go through a divorce. Much of this stress comes from the parents wanting to ensure that their children have a happy life after their parents split up. With that in...
In the most nightmarish of scenarios, child custody arrangements go off the rails when one parent refuses to return a child at the end of their designated visitation time. In these cases, the other parent wonders what to do while also fearing for the child's health...
According to the APA, most child custody issues in Minnesota are resolved within a short period of time. However, there are cases in which an agreement is taking too long to be reached, and the judge needs extra help making a determination. In some cases, one spouse...
If you are getting divorced, there is a good chance that both you and your ex will be granted custody or visitation rights. Therefore, it is important to include the details of how and when child exchanges will take place in a parenting plan. In some cases, a...
