New Family Laws Passed in August 2024
Have you ever been in a situation where your former partner is withholding parenting time from you with your child(ren) during a custody dispute? Have you then tried to take your former partner to court to try to recover those lost days, only to realize that it will take months before a judge will be able to hear your case Fortunately, the Minnesota legislature passed new family laws in August 2024 where if a parent is being denied their parenting time from their child(ren) for over 14 consecutive days, the court must hold a hearing within 30 days . This... Read More
What is a Recognition of Parentage?
A Recognition of Parentage (“ROP”) is a document signed by non-married parents of a child. Often, this form is signed at the hospital after the birth of the child, and it is then filed with the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. A ROP establishes a legal relationship between a child and the father, and it is an informal process that does not involve going to court. Moreover, it allows the father’s name to be on the birth certificate and it creates certain legal rights and responsibilities for the father, mother, and child. A ROP can be filled... Read More