We have joint legal and physical custody. I have asked her for the reason why she has them in counseling and she will not provide any information. My children are under my insurance and I have not consented to them being treated for this non emergency medical treatment. Can she legally continue... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2018
You may not wish to cancel any appointments until you first consult with the counselor to see if your children need counseling; however, unless your Divorce Decree provides otherwise, if you have joint Physical and Legal custody, your X should not enroll your children in counseling without your... View More
We amicably separated, and successfully co parent, everything is split 50/50. We have never filed any paperwork with the court.
This pertains to Minnesota law
answered on Mar 17, 2018
Until a proceeding occurs, there are no real rules established as to the custody arrangement.
answered on Feb 20, 2018
That would be difficult to prove. There are urine tests that can be used to determine if someone has previously consumed alcohol, even if they are not currently under the influence. The most common test is an ETG test. I am unaware whether these tests are available to general public or if they... View More
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.
Time, will he get it alone? She's scared of him and he's said he's gonna take her and never bring her back, etc.
answered on Feb 7, 2018
The Court will determine parenting time after considering what is in the child's best interest based on the factors set forth in Minnesota Statute Section 518.17. Based on the information you have provided, it appears there may be good cause to seek supervised or restricted parenting time.
answered on Feb 6, 2018
If your son's father is not paying his court-ordered child support, you have a few options. If he is working, you may want to apply for income withholding services through the appropriate county. You also have the option to bring a motion seeking to have your son's father held in... View More
Child has been visiting father for 6-8 weeks straight. Mother would like to spend a 30 day vacation with child. Can father withhold child from mother? Can mother have her vacation with child. There is no custody order in place. However father is trying to not give mother crucial time with child.
answered on Dec 21, 2017
Unfortunately, the way you have worded the question creates conflicts which prevent it from being answered. You call one parent the "custodial parent" but say that there is no court order in place. If there is no court order in place, there are not set rules on these type of issues. If... View More
Moving is a better opportunity for us. Across country. Dad has suicide record and jail record with domestic and harassment on me within 5 years
answered on Dec 19, 2017
The answer to this should be in your court order. If not, you will need to contact an attorney to interpret the law for you.
Not married. Dont plan on it either.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Go to your local courthouse and ask for the family law forms for your specific issue or go to the Minnesota Courts website and click on the forms section. All the information you need will be available in the packets provided by either.
answered on Oct 3, 2017
Unfortunately, no attorney can answer this question without seeing the documentation in your case and knowing more.
He wasn't there during the pregnancy, he's not on the birth certificate, we were never married and he didn't come around after a year and 3 months after my son was born. He's taking me to court to get "full custody", he has a past of drug use. I'm trying to figure... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2017
As an attorney who practices family law throughout Minnesota and North Dakota, I can state with certainty that no attorney can guarantee an outcome. In fact, guaranteeing an outcome is an ethical violation that subjects an attorney to discipline. Your best option is to retain an attorney.... View More
We have been separated for over 2 years (not legally), I have been the main caregiver. While he has provided financially for our needs, he isn't reliable. He doesn't have a vehicle big enough to haul our children and he lives in a basement bedroom of an elderly couples home.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Each case is unique. No attorney can predict the outcome of your case. Guaranteeing an outcome is an ethics violation for an attorney that can result in reprimand or suspension.
Also wondering if the attorney has to practice family law . A former classmate of mine is an attorney and I cannot afford one in Wisconsin
answered on Sep 11, 2017
You can hire any attorney who is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and in good standing. You can hire any other attorney so long as he or she is admitted pro hoc vice.
I question why you do not just ask your former classmate these questions. Attorneys have certain ethical requirements... View More
He moved out on July 28th and asked me today to get the kids for the weekend. My kids are pretty young (10, 8 and 15months) and I don't want him to take them over to any of his mistresses house for fear of their safety. What can I do in this case? We have no legal custody.
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Until the father has established custody and parenting time, he does not have a right to custody and parenting time. With that being said, you should be considerate in making yourself look like the reasonable person in this situation as to best prepare yourself in the event a proceeding does occur.... View More
Bitter ex took me to court for my child after we split and surprisingly he won full custody. My son (7) resides in Florida and I live here in MN. His father and I were never married. I have been paying $500 a month to him for the past 4 years without a court order. What's your advice? Should I... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this question because it is too vague. I am unsure of the "why" behind the reason you are paying the $500 per month. I would need to know more information.
My ex and I have joint legal custody since 2009 of our son . It includes visitation agreements for 2 weeknight visits between 4 and 8 pm, and also alternate weekend stays between Friday (4pm) and Sun (7pm). Overnight stays on the weekdays I have him were verbally agreed upon later, and my son has... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2017
The court order. If you want to modify the order, go back to court.
My wife and her child's father started a case in the county they used to live in. We all moved to a different county that is an hour away. He dosent want to transfer. But if we transfer would
mean less comute on both parties. Child care would not be an issue.
The transfer... View More
answered on May 26, 2017
The court does not have to honor your request and this is a bit of a crapshoot, frankly, that is highly dependent on the judge in your case. You should make this motion early on in the case before other issues are heard. Frankly, you need an attorney. If this were my case, I would make a motion... View More
If they say they want her back at their house, what can I do so she can stay with me?
answered on May 1, 2017
I am assuming you are the father. You have no legal right until you establish custody and parenting time. It is highly suggested you retain an attorney for assistance. I have helped fathers and have also stood against individuals without attorneys - things tend to go poorly for the individual... View More
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