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Second Parent vs. Stepparent Adoption

Adoption is a wonderful way to begin or grow your family, and there are many different types of adoption. One question that often comes up in discussi… Read More
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Protect Your Rights as the Non-Biological Parent in a Same-Sex Couple

If you have a child with your same-sex spouse of partner, the joys you experience are the same as those of any other parent. But if you are not your c… Read More
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How Does Stepparent Adoption Work in Minnesota?

We deal with many family transitions in our law office, but one of the most joyful in which we get to take part is the creation of a new family throug… Read More
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Unmarried and Pregnant in Minnesota? Five Things You Need to Know

If you’re having a baby, but you’re not married to the baby’s father, you may have a lot of questions about your rights, the father&… Read More
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How Can a Grandparent or Third Party Adopt a Child?

Children need love, guidance, care, and protection. Usually parents provide that care, often with the support of other adults in the child’s lif… Read More
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LGBT Adoption in Minnesota

Despite the tremendous progress the LGBT movement has made in the last few decades, substantial misconceptions still remain regarding the rights of LG… Read More
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What to Do When You Find Out Your Girlfriend's Pregnant

Can a man make a woman a mother without her making him a father? Yes, and this isn’t a trick question. In Minnesota, an unmarried man who gets h… Read More
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What Unmarried New Fathers in Minnesota Must Know

When is a father not a father? In Minnesota, the answer is sometimes, “when he’s not married to his child’s mother.” That is t… Read More
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