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Rights of Unmarried Parents in Minnesota
Minnesota custody and divorce attorney Amanda Maenner outlines the rights that unmarried parents have in Minnesota custody cases.
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Physical Custody in Minnesota - FAQs
Physical custody is the routine daily care and control of a child. "Joint" means "shared" in the law. It does not necessarily mean equal. In Minnesota, two parents can share joint physical custody of their children and it does not mean that the children have to spend an equal amount of time in each home. check to learn more.
Minnesota Child Custody Questions
Minnesota child custody attorneys provide answers to frequently asked questions with regards to Minnesota child custody and Minnesota custody laws. Legal custody provides one or both divorced or separated parents with the authority to make decisions about a child’s education, health and religion. check to learn more.
When a couple divorces and there is a minor child involved, the divorce decree will specify who has physical custody as well as legal custody of the child. Physical custody determines where and with whom the child will live. check to learn more.
Minnesota uses several criteria to determine child custody. Primarily, a court in Minnesota determines custody based on the best interests of the child. Parents who wish to file for child custody in Minnesota should first become familiar with the custody statutes. check to learn more.
Legal custody is defined as "the right to determine the child’s upbringing, including education, health care, and religious training. Physical custody is defined as "the routine daily care and control and the residence of the child. check to learn more.