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At Arnold & Rodman PA, we understand that dealing with a Minnesota family law matter, such as divorce, child custody, or child support, represents a significant transition for you and your family. We also share our thoughts through our blog.
Arnold & Rodman PA Blog
1y ago
Child Support modifications may seem simple, but there are several factors that the court will consider, and it’s not as easy as telling the court that your circumstances have changed. The person requesting the modification will need to demonstrate a need for such a change as well as the Obligor’s ability to pay ..read more
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1y ago
Sometimes domestic violence is severe enough to result in criminal charges and penalties, and in these cases, the court has the ability to issue a criminal Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (“DANCO”), prohibiting the abuser from contacting his or her victim. But what about cases that do not rise to the level of criminal charges, or where a DANCO has otherwise not been issued ..read more
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1y ago
There are other ways of coming to agreements with your ex-spouse outside of court intervention. In Minnesota, parties can choose from a wide variety of alternative dispute resolution options ..read more
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1y ago
The court will modify custody arrangements if one party is “consistent and willful” in preventing the other’s party’s parenting time or visitation. The court may also modify custody if it has “reason to believe that the child’s present environment may endanger the child’s physical or emotional health or impair the child’s emotional development.” If there are concerns about the safety of the child, or parties are not following the schedule set out in the order, the court may hear the case regardless of when it is brought up ..read more
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1y ago
Child custody in Minnesota is a sensitive topic, and the best interests of the children are paramount. Under Minnesota Statute 518.17, the family law system assesses 12 different factors when identifying a child’s best interests ..read more