As a parent, you likely consider the well-being of your children to be one of the most vital aspects of your life. As such, you may have a desire to shield them from harm, but if you and the other parent decide to part ways, you might be wondering what you can do to prevent your kids from suffering.
Taking steps to limit the impact divorce will have on your kids
Traffic deaths top 40,000 for three years in a row
Though the number of traffic deaths declined by one percent from 2017 to 2018, the fact is that the years 2016 to 2018 each saw over 40,000 such deaths. To put it in perspective, traffic deaths have risen 14 percent from 2014 to 2018. This is according to the National Safety Council, which also notes that 4.5 million people were seriously injured in car crashes in 2018. Minnesota saw a 5.8 percent rise in traffic deaths from 2017 to 2018.
How courts make child custody decisions
While it makes sense that family courts want to focus on the needs of children, many Minnesota parents may be uncertain about how they determine the best interests of the child. This standard is used to make decisions about child custody and visitation, and there are a number of factors that the courts keep in mind in order to come to a conclusion about the preferable custody arrangement. In general, family courts want to make sure that both parents have an active role in their children's lives absent a situation of abuse or neglect. However, that framework can look different for various families based on their needs and circumstances.
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