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Post-Decree Modifications
November 3rd, 2009
Needs and circumstances change. When they do, a post-decree modification can realign court orders to match the interests of the parties and their new situations. Minnesota family law attorney Chris Banas assists clients in filing motions for the modi…
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Third Party Rights: Obtaining Custody of Children
January 14th, 2009
For a third party to obtain custody of a child without the consent of the child’s parents, the third party must prove to be either a “de facto custodian” or an “interested third party.” Additionally, the court must find…
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Categories: Custody & Parenting Time
Domestic Abuse: The Impact on Your Divorce and Child Custody Cases
August 15th, 2008
Domestic violence is a serious issue in divorce and custody cases, not only in terms of the civil and criminal effects, but also in the direct impact it will have on your chances for custody. To put it simply, a finding of domestic violence (order fo…
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Definitions to Common Terms Encountered in Family Court: Marriage Dissolution
August 10th, 2008
What is “legal custody”? How does it differ from “physical custody”? And, who is the “custodial parent”?
“Lawyer Speak” can be frustrating to listen to sometimes. To familiarize yourself with some of th…
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Categories: Family Law
Hennepin County Custody and Parenting Time - Hennepin County Family Court Early Neutral Evaluation Program
July 30th, 2008
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a short-term, confidential evaluative process designed to facilitate prompt dispute resolution in Hennepin County Family Court custody and parenting time (visitation) matters. The program, as offered through the Henn…
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Categories: Family Law
Tags: Child Custody
Minnesota Custody and Parenting Time Disputes – Who is involved?
July 16th, 2008
If there is a dispute in Minnesota over custody and parenting time, the court will likely order the parties to undergo some sort of “evaluation.” “Evaluation” is a fluid term, and can mean a variety of things. To understand th…
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Single Fathers - Custody, Visitation and Fathers' Rights in Minnesota
June 26th, 2008
My ex-girlfriend will not allow me to see my son. What can I do?
This is a common question, and I am often giving the answer of: Nothing, until you go to court.
The grim reality is this: Fathers who have children that were born out of wedlock are at…
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My Custody Evaluation is Complete - Now What?
June 11th, 2008
Child custody and parenting time evaluations, whether conducted by a private evaluator or court services, usually take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to complete. Once the evaluation is complete, your attorney will be given notice by receiving a copy of…
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Categories: Custody & Parenting Time
Tags: Child Custody
