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Q: we live in MN. separated for 5 years (not legally). do i have to pay child support?

4 years of seperation wife got payed 4000$ a mo and i got 2000$ a mo. last year i started new job and get paid 4000$ a mo and my wife get today about 5000$ a mo. my wife gets all kind of benefits from her work and i don't have any and never did.

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Jul 10, 2014

Child support is not only based on the parents' income but also the parenting time. So more information would be needed to answer this question. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 651.270.6484.

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Q: how can u check to see if the mom of my child has filed for child support or not? she said she did but havent got papers

she said she filed for child support 3 months ago and I still haven't recived any papers

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Jul 10, 2014

You should be able to call the courthouse in the county where mom or the child resides to see if anything has been filed. You can find the contact information for all the courts at www.mncourts.gov. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need legal representation... View More

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Q: I have sole custody of my daughters, their father does not have any parenting time,visitation etc, What r my rights?

He did sign an R.O.P. when they were born and we have an open child support case, in which I'm not receiving it anyways...

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Jul 10, 2014

You would have sole legal and physical custody of your child. Legal custody is the right to make decision involving religious, medical, and educational issues. Physical custody means the parent that makes decision regarding the daily care of the minor child.

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Q: Do I have any rights to property my live in boyfriend inherited during our 4 year live in relationship? We have a baby.
Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on May 1, 2014

No, you are not entitled to property that your boyfriend inherited.

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Q: x- husband assaulted our son and hasn't seen our son since court can i file Abandonment to terminate rights?

there was a no contact order from 2011 till he went to prison 2013- and set to get out in 2016-

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on May 1, 2014

There is not enough information to answer your question and give you good advice. I would set up a consultation with a family law attorney to determine your options.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Minnesota on
Q: My husband has a fifth degree criminal sexual conduct charge will this effect mr getting custody of my daughter back

He was charged with this 4 years ago and my mom currently has custody of my daughter. My husband is not my daughters father.

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Mar 10, 2014

This certainly could affect whether you have custody of your caught. The court will look at who ever is living in your household and would take into consideration that he has been criminally charged. It would heavily depend on the facts of your case and the facts surrounding your husband's... View More

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Q: If non custodial parent doesn't use visitation can it be reduced?

I am the custodial parent of a 13 year old. The non-custodial parent moved away and hasn't seen him in 5 years. When he moved he gave me full custody but kept the right to reasonable (25%) parenting time so he could visit him when he came back to town. He has not used the parenting time for... View More

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Feb 24, 2014

You will have to go back to court to change child support. Depending on how the decree is written you may not have to have the custody decree amended and may be only required to file a motion for child support. In any event, you have to meet certain requirements before you can seek a modification... View More

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Q: Can my parents(legal guardians) give me tempory guardianship of my niece so that she can go to school in MN vs AZ?
Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Feb 24, 2014

The answer to this question depends on many factors including the custodial status of the children with your parents. I believe you should consult with an attorney to discuss this issue.

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Q: MY DAUGHTERS ARE BEING VERBALY AND PHYSICALLY ABUSED BY THEIR MOTHER. CALL POLICE BUT THEY COULDNT HELP. WHAT CAN I DO?
Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Feb 24, 2014

You could try calling Child Protective Services but they generally only get involved in more extreme cases of abuse where the child is in imminent danger of being harmed. Depending on many factors (including the custody status) you may want to contact an attorney to discuss filing a motion in... View More

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Q: Do i have a right to be involved in my stepdaughters school?

My husband and ex-wife have joint custody for their 8 year old daughter. Me and my stepdaughter have a good relationship and her mother keeps telling me she doesn't want me at school orientations, conferences or anything regarding her daugher etc... What can I do about this? I am just as much... View More

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Feb 1, 2014

You don't have a right but there is nothing preventing you from attending your stepdaughter's school functions.

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Q: What can I do against an ex if my daughter does not want to go to his house for visits anymore?

My daughter is 4 years old and says she does not wanna go to her dads anymore. She cries everytime she is dropped off and is excited everytime she comes back. She is afraid that dad will not spend time with her, which he does not, he works 2 jobs and is rarely home. She is now confused that his new... View More

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Dec 27, 2012

Is there a court order regarding legal/physical custody? Does the order state anything about parenting time/visitation?

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Q: Can i do anything against my wife for adultry

She has been with another married man several times and has told me and it is also her boss.I know it's not right

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on Jul 8, 2012

Minnesota is a no-fault divorce state. This means that the court does not consider the reasons for the divorce.

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Q: Who is the plaintiff on a motion to modify child support

My ex is filing a motion to modify child support and he put me as the plaintiff and himself as the defendant. Is this correct?

Robert Douglas Kane Jr
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
answered on Apr 27, 2011

Whoever was the plaintiff on the original child support order would remain the plaintiff on motion to modify.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Minnesota on
Q: Can i still have my parental rights if i voluntarily let my son go stay with his father in another state?

My son is staying with his father in another state. the father refuses to let me have any contact with my son and has moved since he/my son went to live there we never went to court for custody or visitation i would like have contact with my son but do not know where they are or how to contact them... View More

Robert Douglas Kane Jr
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
answered on Mar 30, 2011

No, you did not give up any rights by letting your son live with his father. You are, however, going to have to start a child custody and child support proceeding with the court where your son is residing. Obviously, you are going to have to find them.

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Q: Who gets default guadianship if mother passes away and father is divorced and lives out of state. sister responsib party
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
answered on Jan 5, 2011

Most likely the father, unless there are unusual circumstances. More information is need to form a legal opinion.

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Q: How can I find cases where courts have ruled and allowed children to choose which parent to live with?
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
answered on Jan 5, 2011

It is very unlikley that you will find a case where the child's choice was the only factor used to determine what is in her/his best interest. (Actually you won't.) Numerous factors are considered by the court in making its decision. The child preference MAY be considered by the court.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Minnesota on
Q: If there is an adoption, and children are adopted, do the paternal grandparents have any legal rights?
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
Robert Douglas Kane Jr
answered on Dec 20, 2010

No, grandparents have no visitation rights unless established by a court order. These rights are difficult to establish under normal circumstances and most likely impossible after an adoption.

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