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What Are the Divorce Laws in Minnesota?

Minnesota divorce laws covering no-fault grounds, residency, filing, property division, custody, child support, spousal maintenance and…

Martine LawOctober 23, 2026

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Minnesota Custody Modification vs. Relocation

Minnesota custody modification, parenting-time changes, and permission to relocate use different legal rules. A parent should…

Martine LawMay 26, 2026

Child Custody

Parenting Time After Relocation in Minnesota

Relocation permission and parenting-time modification are separate issues in Minnesota. A proposed move may require permission…

Martine LawMay 23, 2026

Child Custody Minnesota Law

Contested Custody in Minnesota: Court Steps and Deadlines

A contested Minnesota custody case is managed through court deadlines, appropriate dispute resolution, evidence preparation, and…

Martine LawMay 7, 2026

Child Custody Minnesota Law

Substance Use and Minnesota Custody Evaluations

Substance-use concerns can affect Minnesota custody when they are connected to the child's safety, care, or…

Martine LawApril 24, 2026

Child Custody Family Law

Work Schedules, Travel and Minnesota Parenting Time

Work schedules and travel distance can affect the practicality of a Minnesota parenting-time plan, but a…

Martine LawApril 20, 2026

Child Custody Minnesota Law

Can You Modify Custody When Your Child Is Struggling?

A child's struggles can justify reviewing a Minnesota custody arrangement, but they do not automatically establish…

Martine LawDecember 11, 2025

Child Custody Family Law

Minnesota Custody Evaluations: Preparation and Reports

A Minnesota custody evaluation is an investigation of proposed custodial arrangements that can produce a report…

Martine LawDecember 10, 2025

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Minnesota Child Relocation Factors: What Courts Consider

Minnesota courts evaluate a contested out-of-state child-relocation request by considering the statutory relocation factors, not just…

Martine LawDecember 9, 2025

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What Counts as Parenting-Time Interference in Minnesota?

Parenting-time interference in Minnesota concerns conduct that prevents or obstructs parenting time provided by an applicable…

Martine LawDecember 8, 2025

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