In Minnesota, Minnesota Statute Section 518.18 provides the law for changing a child custody order. The easiest way to modify a child custody order is by agreement. In other words, if both parents agree to change custody, it is going to be much easier to get an order from the Court that changes custody. Many times, though, …
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Entering into a contact agreement prior to an adoption finalizing can be quite emotional. In some cases adoptive parents (who may already have the children living with them) have felt pressured to sign the contact agreement that is presented to them without seeking legal counsel. Signing a contact agreement without seeking legal counsel can be …
If you are a stepparent and want to adopt your stepchild, it is possible to do so. The easiest, most straightforward way to do so is when you have the agreement of the biological parent to consent to the adoption. For example, if you are a stepfather and you want to adopt your stepson, the …
If both parents agree that changing custody and/or parenting time is in the child’s best interest, then the parents will want to formalize that agreement and submit it to the Court for the Judge to sign and enter as an Order. This formal document is a “Stipulation and Order.” Sometimes parents might not think it’s …
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In a previous post, I talked about getting divorced in Minnesota when you and your spouse are in agreement on all terms of your divorce. If you aren’t able to reach an agreement, then you are likely going to have a contested divorce. That does not mean that you have to be in court forever. …
I offer an affordable flat fee rate for couples who are divorcing in Minnesota and who have reached agreement on all issues in their divorce case. I also offer a similar flat fee rate in uncontested custody cases. A lot of people wonder if they have to go to Court in order to get divorced. …
It is not uncommon for couples who are contemplating marriage to enter into an Antenuptial Agreement (commonly referred to as a “prenup” or a “prenuptial agreement”). Minnesota law allows parties to enter into an antenuptial agreement. If a party is considering entering into an antenuptial agreement, the parties should each consult with an attorney as …
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