Seeking Custody Agreements That Everyone Can Support
In many divorce proceedings, custody can be among the most strenuously contested issues. Under Minnesota law, any custody arrangement must serve the child's best interests above all else. While both parents clearly want what is best for their children, they sometimes have vastly differing views on the matter.
In addition to the best interests of the child, the rights of the parents play a significant role in these cases. Parents have the right to maintain a meaningful place in their children's lives after the divorce unless the court has a compelling reason to think otherwise. At the law firm of Gilsdorf, Askvig & Johnson, we represent parents on all sides of complex custody matters. We also represent clients seeking child custody modifications.
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In every custody proceeding, there are two types of custody that need to be determined: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody deals with where the child's primary residence will be and arranging a parenting time schedule. Legal custody deals with a parent's authority to make decisions on the child's behalf with regard to such things as where to attend school, what church to attend, medical care and similar issues.
In some cases, one parent will be given sole physical custody and the parties will share joint legal custody. In other cases a parent will be awarded sole physical and sole legal custody, and sometimes the parents will agree to share joint physical and joint legal custody. In every case, our Saint Paul child custody attorneys work diligently to secure the best possible outcome on your behalf. We build the strongest possible case for you and do everything in our power to ensure that your parental rights are protected.
Discuss Your Case With Our Minnesota Custody Attorneys
Contact our office today to discuss your child custody questions with a lawyer. You can reach us by phone at 651-968-1174, toll free at 800-240-4862 or via e-mail to schedule an appointment.
