The focus of this blog is to post articles for discussion on new and upcoming topics and controversies in divorce and family law. We will be discussing changes within the various Districts and Circuits in the U.S. as well as changes in technology and how they affect Minnesota family law.
Contingent Fee For Divorce Lawyers
• A contingency fee is a fee paid to a lawyer after a case is won.
Domestic Abuse Against Men
• Domestic abuse against men is very common, but due to the lack of reporting, it is not recognized to the extent of abuse against women. In Minnesota, in 2010 two men died from domestic violence, and out of 389 domestic violence victims, 19 of them were found to be men.
Domestic Partnership
• A domestic partnership is a legal or personal relationship between two individuals who reside together and share a common domestic life, but are not married or joined together by union.
Same Sex Marriage
• Same-sex marriage has been a leading controversy in various states.
Barring same- sex marriage has been found to be unconstitutional in the state of California, however, Minnesota currently bans same- sex marriage..
International Adoption
• International adoption is a form of adoption in which one legally takes the custody of a child from another country. The University of Minnesota provides one of the best international adoption medical programs.
Paternity Rights (abortion)
• Mothers have the final say in the decision for abortion when they are carrying a child; fathers are able to suggest and offer their feelings and thoughts, but in reality paternal rights don’t began to take effect until after the baby is born. .
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