I’m not sure what you mean be representation, but a power of attorney form will allow a person to grant decision-making power to another.

Tips are included (and taxable). Bank statements can be requested in discovery or subpoenaed.

It depends upon what restrictions are put in his parenting time in the divorce decree. If it doesn’t prohibit his GF and kids, he can bring them unless you bring a motion to modify and can demonstrate that a prohibition is in your kids’ best interests.

I assume that the attorney also told the court. The court will likely reschedule it for a mutually-agreeable date.

Physical custody has little meaning in MN and is unrelated to medical info. The question is legal custody. If you have joint legal, he would generally have a right to the info.

You can jointly petition the court to establish custody, parenting time, and child support. If paternity has not been adjudicated, you need to include that in your petition.

Daycare is one element of child support, as is insurance, and would be divided between you. You can get a... View More

It is possible that you could have a claim, but it would not be in the family courts.

If you have evidence of the payments, you *might* be able to prove your claim in civil court. It is also possible, however, that the payments could be viewed as “rent” in exchange for living there.

The two of you can divide property pretty much any way you wish (within reason). There is no requirement that one party “buy out” the other’s share of a home, or that property division be equal.

Generally, one party might take other property (stocks, retirement, etc) in lieu of... View More

Simply being on the birth certificate is insufficient to establish legal paternity. No child support would be ordered without an adjudication of paternity.

A certificate of representation is a document a lawyer files to tell the court that they are representing one of the parties.

An affidavit of service is a document attesting under oath to the fact that another document was served on the opposing party by mail.

I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "custodianship," but child support obligations end when the child has BOTH turned 18 and graduated. If still in secondary school, the obligation can continue until age 20.

Does the custody agreement include an order for parenting time? If not, what is the purpose of the drug-test provision? Does the agreement set forth penalties for failing to pass a test (in general, failure to take a test is treated the same as failing to pass)?

Generally, you can ask the court to order testing for the person you believe to be the father and, if necessary, your ex.

It would depend on the requirements for getting a marriage license in the other state.

By "separated," I assume you mean living apart, not legally separated. If you are married, you will both need to sign to transfer ownership of the house. You can refuse to sign unless you get a portion of the proceeds. I would contact the closing company and make them aware that you... View More

It is difficult to say what you can do without knowing more. Were you married? If so, are you divorced? You say that you are "supposed to have" custody. Is there a divorce decree or other court order that sets forth the parenting time you each get? If so, you can go to court to... View More

I would contact the court clerk's office and take a look at what documents have been filed. See if there is an affidavit of service. If not, you can raise that to the court.

It sounds like a custody motion. You can certainly oppose that.

If you are sure that you have never been served, then the case is not properly before the court. If, however, you have been served, you will need to make an appearance or the court can rule against you by default. If you... View More

Has your son been adjudicated the father? Does he have court-ordered parenting time? If so, you could see the child during that time. If not, neither he nor you have any enforceable rights.

If you have joint legal custody, you have equal say in determining medical/psychiatric treatment. You should have been consulted prior to starting therapy. You should raise to the court the fact that you weren’t and can then ask that they be removed for bias or other reasons.