Child Custody

In Minnesota, the parties or the court must decide custody, parenting time, and child support during a dissolution proceeding involving minor children.  In Minnesota, there are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody.  Minnesota courts determine custody by applying the “best interest factors” as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 518.17.  Every state has its own definitions of custody […]

Physical custody – Basically, physical custody is whereby a parent is entitled to have a child live with him or her. In various states, courts will award joint physical custody where the child spends a substantial amount of time with the two parents. Joint physical custody is most effective in cases where the parents live in close proximity to each […]