- DivorceTwin Cities divorce law attorney Chris Banas is very involved in the professional legal community throughout St. Paul and Minneapolis. He is a frequent presenter of Minnesota family law topics at Minnesota Continuing Legal Education seminars and continually writes articles exploring various legal aspects of Minnesota family law.
- Child SupportSt. Paul, MN divorce attorney Chris Banas recently appeared on a WCCO-TV special report discussing the impact of recent changes in Minnesota child support and custody laws.
- Child Custody and VisitationThere may be situations in which a court will grant visitation or child custody to someone other than the child's biological parents, such as an aunt, uncle, or stepparent. Under Minnesota law, for example, a person may petition the court for an order granting reasonable visitation rights to a minor child if the child resided in his or her household for a period of two years.  In such a case, the court may award visitation if it is in the best interests of the child and if visitation would not interfere with the relationship between the custodial parent and the child. Courts will consider whether the person seeking visitation and the child had established emotional ties creating a parent and child relationship. Courts may also take into consideration the reasonable preference of the child, if the child is determined to be of sufficient age to express a preference.
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Spousal SupportIn Minnesota, courts have the ability to award spousal support during marriage, while divorce or separation is pending, or as part of a divorce decree. The purpose of spousal support is to ensure an adequate income stream for persons who are economically dependant as a result of the marital relationship.
- Legal SeparationGoing through a divorce proceeding or legal separation and dealing with the distribution of marital assets and property is a challenging process. Having competent legal representation is crucial to safeguarding your financial and proprietary interests.
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