Practice Areas

Adoption

If you have made or are considering the decision to adopt a child, consulting a Minnesota adoption attorney can offer important information about your options and ensures that your adoption proceeds as smoothly as possible. Mr. Banas is knowledgeable… Read More

Divorce

A divorce affects one’s life at every level. Twin cities divorce attorney Chris Banas understands the emotional impact and the stress created by the breakup of a marriage and works closely with clients to ensure that the divorce process and lif… Read More

Division of Assets

Going through a divorce proceeding or legal separation and dealing with the distribution of marital assets and property is a challenging process. Having competent legal representation is crucial to safeguarding your financial and proprietary intere… Read More

Alimony

In Minnesota, courts have the ability to award spousal support during marriage, while divorce or separation is pending, or as part of a divorce decree. The purpose of spousal support is to ensure an adequate income stream for persons who are econom… Read More

Paternity

Whether you are a mother seeking to establish the paternity of your children or a father wishing to prove or disprove paternity, the result can have a substantial impact on your life and the life of the child. The paternity of a child can affect a… Read More

Child Custody

Individuals may deal with custody issues during a divorce, after a divorce, or as part of a relationship that may not have included marriage. At Banas Family Law, we have the experience and know-how to handle and counsel families through any family… Read More

Parenting Time

During divorce proceedings or when parents otherwise separate, visitation and the amount of time that parents are allowed to spend with their children is a very highly debated issue, ripe with emotion and fear. Parenting time, or visitation, is the… Read More

Grandparent Visitation

Minnesota law recognizes the right of grandparents to visit their grandchildren under certain circumstances. In order for a grandparent to be entitled to visitation, the courts will look to the situation of the parties and determine if they fall in… Read More

Third Party Custody or Visitation

There may be situations in which a court will grant visitation or child custody to someone other than the child’s biological parents, such as an aunt, uncle, or stepparent. Under Minnesota law, for example, a person may petition the court for… Read More

Post-Decree Disputes

If you are not happy with the outcome of the decision that was reached in your case or if your circumstances have changed, we can counsel you on the legal options that are available to you. If a dispute arises regarding a provision in the original… Read More

Parenting Consultant

In Minnesota, divorce decrees and paternity orders frequently provide for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) should later conflicts arise about the order’s terms. One of the options available to help parents resolve those conflicts is the app… Read More

Parenting Time Expediator

Minnesota courts often appoint a parenting time expeditor during or after a divorce to help parties resolve parenting time disputes. This appointment may be at the request of one or both parties, or on the court’s own motion. While not appropri… Read More