Loving divorced dad reading book with his little daughter at home. Visual concept for a family law blog discussing how Minnesota’s updated parenting time laws under House File 3204 impact custody, spousal maintenance, and parental rights.

Minnesota’s Updated Parenting Time Law: How House File 3204 Impacts Families

January 7th, 2025
Posted By
Louise E. Livesay-Al
Minnesota courts encourage children to have frequent and substantial contact with both parents, provided they have shown the ability to act in the best interests of the child. Effective as of August 1, 2024, House File 3204 was enacted into law with… Read More
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Categories: Co-Parenting, Custody, Other Family Law Needs
Grandparents, parent and granddaughter together. Visual concept for family law blog discussing third party custody.

What is Third-Party Custody

December 4th, 2024
Posted By
Louise E. Livesay-Al
Parents are not the only people who may seek custody of a child in Minnesota. State law allows a non-parent to petition for custody under rather exceptional circumstances and is distinct from a child protection proceeding initiated by the state. Thir… Read More
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Categories: Custody