Child custody and support in Minnesota

Custody of the Children In Minnesota

In Minnesota, in an uncontested divorce, the parents can decide who will get custody of the children, and they may choose either sole or joint custody. Both parents can contribute to the decision making process regarding a child’s development and well-being in a joint legal custody situation. When determining custody situations, the wishes of a mature child as well as the parents are often considered as well as the bond between a child and any siblings, his or her home, school and community.

Minnesota Child Support Guidelines

The state of Minnesota has standard child support guidelines that apply in virtually every case, except special circumstances. The income of the noncustodial parent and other child-related expenses are used when calculating child support obligations in the state. Child support is a significant factor in helping make a case uncontested so that it can be filed using a DIY divorce service such as Divorce.com.