Who do custody stipulations apply too? The named parties? I'm engaged to the father, but am not named in the order.

This is an issue of jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction to be precise. For a court (juris) to speak (diction) with controlling authority over an...

What rules/regulation/official policies govern procedures followed by MN DHS for administration of child support in IV-D cases?

I have been practicing law for 23 years. The procedures are set forth in the Minnesota Rules of District Court, which are accessible through the...

Will judge let ex wife move kids out of state? We have joint legal custody and she had sole physical custody.

If you have court ordered parenting time, then the custodial parent, (i.e., your ex-wife), must bring a motion seeking permission to move the...

What forms do i need to establish more parenting time in minnesota? Are there any helpful tips for me that will give me an edge?

You may want to peruse the forms found on the link below. As for helpful tips, try to frame the facts supporting your request in a way that...

My brother is suppose to have his kids every other weekend and he hasnt seen them in almost 8 weeks, what can he do?

Your brother should bring a contempt proceeding against the custodial parent now. After eight weeks, enough is enough. Be sure that your brother...

Does he own the home? Does he live in the home? Does he own the recorder? If so, then yes, he can use his own recording device to record what...

Does Someone Have Right As Meaning Seeing Right To TheiR child When The Are ReleaseD Prison For.Having SeX With A Minor?

It depends. Has parenting time already been established? Then, technically, yes. However, a motion may be brought to suspend his parenting...

Not sure where to begin.

You may want to consult with an attorney about transferring the issue of child support from North Carolina to the state (Minnesota) where the...

Son wants to live with his father

I would be very wary of entering into an agreement that would allow a child to be integrated into the other parent's home, even if it is labeled...

My ex is moving my children 150 miles away (Still within MN state lines) We have joint custody.

A move of 150 miles is very disruptive to a child's sense of continuity an stability, regardless of whether the move crosses state lines. Based on...