Wright County Law Blog
Third-party custody is tricky, but it could be worth it
In family law, there is something known as third-party custody. It occurs when a third party who is not the biological parent of a child takes over their care. In most cases, children do best when they have a good relationship with their parents. Even if their parents...
You won’t lose everything in a divorce
People often fear that getting divorced means they’re going to “lose everything.” In some cases, it’s specifically because their partner told them they’re going to take as much as possible when they filed for divorce. People often say things like this in the heat of...
Defending a second DWI could be tough
You were having a good night at a friend’s house when they suddenly received a call and were told to head out to pick up one of their kids. You knew that they’d be dealing with their child’s illness all night, so you decided to pack up and go home. You had been...
Keeping divorce out of court
Does the fact that you want to end your marriage mean you have to go to court? You know that it’s a legal matter. Maybe you have friends who told you about their court experience when ending other marriages. Have you always just assumed that’s how it works? Many...
Take caution when telling your spouse you want a divorce
Even if you’re fed up with your marriage and 100% sure that you want a divorce, bringing your true thoughts to light is easier said than done. While there’s no way of knowing how your spouse will react, there are steps you can take to ease the tension and hopefully...
Virtual visitation can be a good addition to your custody schedule
When you and your child can’t see each other due to distance, it can be heartbreaking. You’re used to seeing your child regularly since you live together, but now that your divorce is moving forward, changes have to happen. One option that you’ve been looking into is...
Should you complete a kinship adoption of your grandkids?
In Minnesota, when someone who has a pre-existing family relationship with a minor child chooses to adopt that child, they engage in what the state calls a kinship adoption. Grandparent adoptions are among the most common kinship adoptions, as grandparents often have...
How to tell your child about your divorce
Going through a divorce is hard. Telling your kid about it can be even harder. While there’s nothing enjoyable about this process, there are ways to make it gentler on your child. Keep it simple Regardless of your child’s age, your message as a parent should be short...
Sharing a home with your ex after divorce
After you and your spouse get divorced, you will both be out on your own, right? Odds are that nothing sounds less likely to you than the fact that the two of you could share a home. But could that be exactly what you do? Some couples do it, though they do not live in...
Olson Law’s response to the Stay at home Order for Minnesota
Today, Governor Walz issued an order directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit their movements to essential services for a period of two weeks. While the “stay at home order”will be challenging for all families, for victims of domestic violence this means being...
