What can respondent do if default hearing already scheduled?

If a party interposes an Answer before the default hearing -- even if it's late -- it is highly likely that the case will not proceed by default. ...

Well, I've never heard of this happening before (and that's saying a lot). Whatever the case, you still have the option of legally changing your...

Can my ex contest a change in school if it says I can enroll her in a Christian school any time in the future? (details below)

What matters is what is in your divorce decree. If that says you get to pick the school, then you get to pick the school. If it doesn't require...

I have told my girlfriend to move out multiple times but she will not leave, how can I get her to leave ?

First, under Minnesota law, for unmarried parents, Mom has sole legal, sole physical custody until the Court orders otherwise. Here is an article...

How do I find out who has full custody?

If there's no pre-existing custody order, and the parents are not married, then under Minnesota law Mom has sole custody unless and until the court...

Can I have custody and parenting time paperwork served on the other parent before filing for custody and parenting time?

In Minnesota, the answer is Yes. In fact, what legally commences a case in Minnesota is not filing with the Court, but rather service on the...

Will it be hard to move out of state with kids?

Determination of questions of out of state relocations are extremely fact-specific, and there is not nearly enough information here to answer the...

A person can always petition for a Harassment Restraining Order. That doesn't mean they will receive it. And even if they lie and get a temporary...

Will we both need our own lawyers or just one?

A party always has the constitutional right to self-representation. On a case involving a long-term marriage, with an issue of permanent spousal...

Can I be in trouble for a vacation with my child?

In Minnesota, unless a custody order states otherwise, there is no restriction on a parent taking a child out of state or out of country during his...