On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Aug 19, 2020 | Child Custody
With more and more Minnesota schools offering virtual instruction, parents are faced with the choice of sending their kids to school or keeping them at home. Deciding which learning method is best for a child is not easy, either. Divorced parents might face an even...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Jul 10, 2020 | Child Custody
A lot of people hear about different custody arrangements in movies, on TV or from their friends. While this might give someone a general sense of how child custody works, it does not address specific state laws. Parents in Minnesota might not understand that child...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Mar 30, 2020 | Child Custody
Divorce is an emotionally trying process, especially for kids. In the middle of big changes like new homes and getting used to their parents no longer being together, children deserve at least some sense of stability. Minnesota child support laws make sure that both...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Feb 12, 2020 | Child Custody
Minnesota parents generally want what is best for their children. This does not change just because of a divorce. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for one parent to confuse a child’s best interests with his or her own. Parents who engage in this behavior create...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Child Custody
Like most parents in Minnesota, you never really thought that parenting your teenager would be all that easy. In fact, you were probably prepared to meet the ups and downs of the teenage years. However, maybe you did not anticipate how divorce would make things a lot...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Dec 2, 2019 | Child Custody
It’s generally best for children of divorce to spend an equal amount of time with each parent. Analysts say that this helps them to become balanced adults with a healthy level of self-esteem. However, there are many challenges to co-parenting. Minnesota parents...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Jul 12, 2019 | Child Custody
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of all U.S. children are born to parents who are not married to each other. This marks a significant increase in recent years as the percentage was 18.4% in 2007. Not being married to the other parent...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Feb 4, 2019 | Child Custody
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...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Nov 12, 2018 | Child Custody
Some unmarried and divorced fathers in Minnesota might face obstacles when it comes to paying child support and getting access to their children. For example, one father was jailed for not paying child support, lost his job and had to declare bankruptcy. Another was...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Sep 4, 2018 | Child Custody
When parents in Minnesota head to court for a child custody hearing, they may be confused about what to expect and even intimidated by the process. However, people can be ready for their hearings by getting prepared in advance and learning more about what to expect....
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