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What is a Parenting Plan?

A parenting plan refers to a written document relative to custody and parenting time. It includes the access schedule with the child for each parent and assigns responsibility to each

“Parenting Time” or “Visitation”

“Parenting time” is a term which reflects the amount of time and a schedule that the non-custodial parent (parent that does not have physical custody) spends with the minor child.

“Physical Custody” under Minnesota Law

“Physical custody” refers to the main residence, care and control of the minor child. Physical custody is a label which is awarded to the parent where the child typically resides

“Legal Custody” under Minnesota Law

There is a legal presumption in Minnesota that Joint Legal Custody is in the best interests of a minor child unless that presumption is rebutted by the other party (e.g.

Definition of “Child” & Minnesota Law

Under Minnesota Law, a “child” is anyone who is under the age of eighteen (18) or twenty (20) if the child is still in high school or is not capable

Life Insurance to secure child support & spousal maintenance

If a party is the recipient of spousal maintenance (alimony) or child support, it is a good idea to include a provision in the Divorce Decree which requires the obligor (the

Spouse Health Insurance after Divorce — Cobra

Typically, both spouses carry and maintain their own health insurance coverage after the Divorce is concluded. However, if insurance is not available to one party, Federal law (COBRA) mandates that

Minnesota Divorce & Debt

During a divorce, debt is divided by the Court in a “just and equitable” manner. If one party is using a credit card to pay household items and the other

Minnesota Divorce & Property Division

In a Divorce proceeding, the Court has the power to “justly and equitably” award property. Therefore, it is extremely important to note that the Court does not automatically apportion property