Unmarried fathers with children do not have the same rights as fathers who have children inside of marriage. For unmarried couples living together, establishing custody isn’t necessary. If you and your significant other decide to part ways, however, you must attempt to gain custody rights as an unmarried father. First Things First: Establish Paternity As...Read More

Divorce and child support cases are taxing and emotional for everyone involved. When there are questions of paternity, things become more complex. Your legal obligation to the child changes depending on proof of paternity. The goal is the welfare of the child but protecting yourself along the way is critical, too. A good lawyer can...Read More

Divorces that include children will also include child custody and visitation. During this time, it’s best to keep your child’s routine as normal as possible, without major conflict. All visitations should begin with a cordial and safe custody exchange for the wellbeing of your child. Safe Visitation Greatly Benefits Your Child According to the Child...Read More

The benefits of mediation are undeniable. Mediation can help you find the best possible solution to almost any family law problem, including divorce, custody disputes, child support spousal support and property division. Mediation can save time and money. It can also help all the parties involved feel invested in a positive future after the dispute...Read More

Reaching a fair arrangement when ending a marriage can be a painful process. After all the effort that goes into reaching that stage, it can be maddening when your former spouse refuses to abide by its terms. There are several steps you can take to get things back on track. A Legally Binding Document A...Read More

How Mediation Can Help in a Divorce Divorce mediation is a process to help you resolve issues with your spouse. It is something you can agree to do with your spouse to avoid the expense and risk of going to court and having a judge make important decisions for you. Additionally, if you have already...Read More

Parents cannot rush into a courtroom custody fight in Minnesota. The law mandates that they must try to resolve custody disputes before trial begins. While it may not seem like it at first, this is a good thing for the vast majority of divorcing or unmarried parents. Mediation can provide the best opportunity to reach...Read More

The holiday season is a time for joy and peace. It offers bountiful opportunities to spend time with the ones you love. But it also brings with it the possibility of hurt and anger when it comes to child custody and parenting time disputes. Keep your season bright by following these helpful tips. Speak With...Read More

At White & Associates, we’ve seen an increase in child custody and visitation cases involving grandparents here in Minnesota. It could be economic circumstances or other factors, but Minnesota families are changing—and grandparents are among the adults most affected by those changes. Grandparents—who have been involved in the lives of their grandchildren for years—risk being...Read More