Monthly Archives: April 2010

How Does my Criminal History Affect Custody Determinations?

When the court makes a custody determination, the judge is to consider the thirteen “best interest” factors that are set out in Minnesota Statute 518.17. These factors are taken into account for each proposed custodian, and the court makes a final determination by weighing each of the factors. The court cannot ...

2020-08-27T16:53:05-05:00April 19, 2010|Categories: Child Custody, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |

How is Child Support Calculated in Minnesota?

In the state of Minnesota, child support is determined based on both parents’ income and the amount of parenting time each parent is awarded. Custody labels such as “joint physical custody” or “sole physical custody” do not carry the weight that they once did. If the court is looking to determine the ...

2020-08-27T16:53:06-05:00April 12, 2010|Categories: Child Support, Family Law Blog|Tags: , |
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