Mankato Family & Divorce Lawyer

Family Together

Herbert Kroon

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Paternity
  • Order for Protection

Yuri Jelokov

  • International Adoption
  • Domestic Adoption

The term “family law” is a broad term used to describe legal matters which involve families.  Such matters include, divorce, paternity, custody, child support, order for protection, and child(ren) in need of protective services.  Family law matters can be complicated both emotionally and legally.  You need a lawyer you can trust to help you protect the things that are most important to you such as your children and your assets.   We are here to help you understand your rights and to help you make good decisions when things are most difficult.

Questions & Answers

Q: My ex-girlfriend and I have a daughter together.She won’t let me see our two year old. When we were together, we took turns taking care of our daughter because we worked opposite shifts. How can I see my daughter?

A: You need to go to court. As an unmarried dad, you have to get a court order. First, you have to establish that you are the child’s biological father. If you and your ex-girlfriend signed a document at the hospital called a Recognition of Parentage, you don’t have to prove that you are the dad. Otherwise, you might have to go through blood tests. Once the judge determines that you are the biological father, you are then free to ask for as much parenting time as you feel is appropriate, from full physical custody to alternating weekends.

Q: Would I have a case to go after my ex-husband’s inheritance after his mother passes away? He was ordered to pay child support and provide health insurance, neither of which he did. My child is now 22 years old.

A: Yes the inheritance would be able to be gone after. The fact that the child is 22 makes no difference. If you had automatic income withholding through the state and there are docketed arrears, you should make the state aware that he received (or is to receive) an inheritance. They will likely intervene so that the inheritance is garnished for back due support.

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