Blending families can be a rewarding but complex process, especially when it comes to managing legal matters. Whether you’re merging households through marriage or cohabitation, addressing legal issues is crucial to ensuring a smooth transition and protecting the interests of all family members. At Benjamin Kaasa Law Office, PLLC in Duluth, MN, we understand the…
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Embarking on the journey of adoption is a significant and rewarding decision, but it comes with its complexities and nuances. Adoptive families, whether relatives, third parties, or step-parents, need to navigate a specific legal process tailored to the type of adoption they are pursuing. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the legal safeguards in…
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The process of adopting a child can be a long and complicated ride, with far more financial and legal roadblocks than most people assume. Generally, there are three main channels of adoption in the United States: with the help of a private attorney or a local adoption agency, internationally, and through the foster care system….
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Remember a few months ago when we wrote out some guidelines for honoring your custody agreement during the worst of times, and then again when we discussed revisiting your agreement for summer break? These very issues became the topic of a Minnesota Court of Appeals decision in February. What makes these facts more enticing? The…
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Is Adoption Right for My Family? Adoption is not a new idea. We even have historical records of adoptions taking place in ancient Roman times. It’s even a central plot point in many famous stories, such as Oliver Twist, Annie, and The Secret Garden. Most everyone would agree that young children should not be left…
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