Working third shift can pay more, but it can also put a lot of strain on someone's relationships. When someone find themselves facing divorce and worried about their options for sharing custody of their children, that third shift schedule may complicate things. Some...
Child Cusody
3 phone issues you may need to address in a parenting plan
Depending on who you ask and the mood of the person you question, people may tell you that mobile phones are a boon for public safety or possibly a curse. People might talk about the lack of eye contact in social interactions or how people record everything these...
Will the courts give you sole custody due to your ex’s addiction?
Asking for sole custody in a Minnesota divorce is sometimes a fool's errand because there is little chance of success. There are parents who ask for custody as a way to punish their ex or feel like they won the divorce. Those are not healthy or positive motivations,...
Can my wife take the children away before our divorce is finalized?
A divorce is often the end result of a years-long process in which the relationship between spouses slowly deteriorates. Occasionally, one parent will decide to move out of the family home before the divorce. If your wife decides to leave while you prepare for...
Do you know the difference between legal and physical custody?
For most couples in Minnesota who share children and want to get a divorce, the ultimate custody outcome will likely involve shared parenting authority and responsibility. The better that you understand how the family courts in Minnesota approach custody proceedings,...
Blue-collar career demands and sharing custody in divorce
Blue-collar workers often have physically demanding jobs that require that they perform difficult tasks over and over. The amount of work they need to perform can fluctuate drastically based on demand and their industry on any given day. It is common for industrial...
Succeeding in a Child Custody Move-Away Petition
When a couple goes through a divorce, it can be exceptionally difficult when there are children involved. While dividing up a house, cars, and financial assets is already challenging enough, the kids cannot be split up. Ultimately, an increasing majority of couples...
More Men are Wining Custody Disputes: Here’s Why
For years, many people thought it was a given that women were going to win the custody disputes during a divorce. The court may have thought that men were the ones earning the money and that money could be replaced through child support; however, time was a priceless...
How Fathers Can Win Custody
In decades past, it used to be assumed that mothers would win the custody battles. This was largely because mothers did most of the child-rearing while fathers worked. It was believed that the father could still support the kids but couldn't replace the child-rearing...
Overcoming the challenges of co-parenting
Parenting after divorce can seem like a difficult prospect, but doesn't have to be. By following some commonsense guidelines, it is possible to put your differences or feelings for your spouse aside, and get on with parenting in a consistent, fulfilling way that lets...