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My ex recently enrolled my daughter under his new insurance through MNSure without letting me know or speaking to me about it. We have joint custody. I would have liked her to be under my insurance instead, if it’s more beneficial and a better rate. He does not provide me a copy and won’t add... View More

answered on Mar 5, 2018
Re: health Ins for your daughter, it depends upon what your Judgment and Decree says re: that issue. If it is silent concerning the health ins(which I doubt)then you will need to either amend the JD to cover that issue re: an agreement with your X and absent an agreement, with a court hearing re:... View More

answered on Feb 23, 2018
That depends upon many factors, most important, in Minnesota if you do not bring a Motion to extend or at least reserve the issue of SM before the date for termination of SM in your JD, you may forever be barred from continuing the SM. You need to contact a family law atty ASAP
I moved out of state and have requested to see my child multiple times but the mother refused, Judge suggested mediation but it still didnt work due to the mother using the child as a pawn. How do I request modification and uninterupted telephone and visitation access to my child? I also need a... View More

answered on Feb 20, 2018
Assuming you are a good parent, the court would likely enforce and perhaps modify your time with your child now that you have moved out of state and the existing schedule is no longer practical. You will need to bring a Motion to be heard by a judge to make those changes.
I was told extracurricular activities is not events such as sporting fees and piano, Girl Scouts, voice lessons. She is signing them up for everything and then I have to pay half in addition to the $1,800 a month I don't think that's right isn't that what the child support is for? If... View More

answered on Feb 15, 2018
It appears you have a valid concern. If there is a provision in the Judgment and Decree relating to these expenses, than that would control. If the J&D does not address this issue and the matter is then brought before a judge, there are a # of considerations the court would take into... View More
Am I obligated to send her all my finance documents prior to the hearing?
I make 39k and support our adult disabled daughter on SSI Living in an apartment paying hundreds per month, and also support son living at home in college.

answered on Feb 8, 2018
I would need much more information such as the underlying Judgment and Decree and/or other Court Order re: the alimony provision and more facts re: your expenses and his expenses etc.
I am asking this cause someone I know who is paying child support says that he doesnt get anything thing taken out of the 3rd check

answered on Feb 7, 2018
Generally most child support Orders provide for a specific dollar amount to be paid on a monthly/semi-monthly or weekly basis and they then calculate the amount that is taken out of each check, depending upon how the individual is paid so that at the end of the year the total Ordered Child Support... View More
8000.00 bill. I, in no way, can afford this? am I liable for this bill?

answered on Feb 5, 2018
It likely will depend upon what your Divorce Decree states or doesn't state.
My intent is to be able to file for divorce and not have to travel back to FL for any reason.

answered on Feb 1, 2018
After you have been a resident of Minnesota for 6 months, you will qualify to commence the Divorce Proceeding in Minnesota. Generally speaking, the case would then be venued in Minnesota and heard here but if there are minor children involved that are still connected with the state of Fla, or if... View More
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