Can a 13 year old choose which parent he or she wants to live with?

We often say in family law that kids have a voice, not a choice. Kids don't make custody or parenting time decisions. There is a misconception...

What rights do my exes girlfriend have on my kids ?

Third parties do not generally have the right to make any legal custody decisions, which includes education, medical decisions and religious...

Thank you for your question. Holiday schedules are determined separately from the regular parenting schedule, and the physical custody label...

Should I bring a lawyer or someone with me to mediation for this is our second time around? what are my options?

I think it is important to have the advice of counsel at mediation, particularly given this is your second session, apparently, and no agreements...

How does the MN family court system look at a mother denying custody time with the father because the child has a mild fever?

I agree with comments by other counsel here. If there is a pattern of serious denial, you may want to suggest to mom that the two of you go to...

I took my sons father in for contempt of non payment of child support and he hasn't complied with the judge, what do i file?

You will need to bring another contempt proceeding. He has to be personally served, so it is important that you know where he is located for papers...

I would need a little more information to give the most precise answer, but joint legal custody grants both parents equal decision-making authority...

Seeking family law attorney in MN that will base his fee on our income

The links did not "take" in my last answer, so I am reposting them.

Seeking family law attorney in MN that will base his fee on our income

The Expedited Child Support Process was created to try to make it easier for parties to seek relief in court without representation. The court web...