My 9 year old wants my husband to adopt her but she's scared of her biological father.

She can file a petition for name change, but she does have to give notice to her father.

Can my ex husband adjust the amount of child support he pays?

It depends on income from all sources. If his monthly income is significantly reduced, he can file to modify the child support.

Does actual date of separation end spouses pension rights ??

Normally not, if there is no 'legal' separation.

What is a good visitation plan for a young toddler after a parent has been absent for the majority of their life?

A gradual parenting time proposal is appropriate if the child does not have a relationship with the father.

Child support, child visitation

The father will have to actually file a petition for paternity, legal decision-making and parenting time in order to be declared the child's father...

Can I get my trial date moved up due to cause on my divorce?

Minnesota is a no-fault state, which means that the petition has to allege irreconcilable differences.

How do i get my son out of danger

You can file a petition to modify the parenting time in order to seek a court order prohibiting your son from having contact with him.

You don't have any recourse regarding her threats. Try to ignore her.

What needs to happen to have child support adjusted?

Child support is not retroactive. You may need to file to modify your parenting plan, if you have time which is not court ordered, in order to get...

My ex has filed for child support modification, and has stopped making any payments to me. Do I wait (months) for the hearing?

You can probably file a petition to enforce the child support, although if he actually cannot pay it, he may not be found in contempt.