Stepparent adoption is a meaningful step toward solidifying family bonds, offering legal security, and ensuring stability for a child. In Minnesota, a stepparent adoption cannot proceed unless the child’s other biological parent either voluntarily terminates their parental rights or has their rights involuntarily terminated by the court. This process can become complicated when the biological
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Served with a Divorce Summons in Minnesota? Here’s What You Can’t Do
Divorce is an emotional and often complicated process. If you have been served with a divorce summons in Minnesota, it is essential to understand your legal responsibilities and limitations from the moment you receive it. Under Minnesota Statute Section 518.091, certain temporary restraining provisions automatically take effect upon service of the summons. Violating these provisions…
Protecting Your Privacy During Divorce: Dos and Don’ts
After filing for divorce, you might find that news travels quickly through your community. In an ideal world, your friends, family and colleagues would respect your space and avoid pressing you uncomfortably about what happened or gossiping about the separation. Alas, we do not live in an ideal world. It’s helpful psychologically to prepare to…
Starting a Podcast About Your Divorce: Dos and Don’t
Today’s technology driven world makes it easier than ever to reach out—and simultaneously can easily make you feel lost, alone and rudderless. How can you use social media constructively during a separation—to vent your feelings without jeopardizing your case; educate others who are in pain; and maybe even add an extra income stream?
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