Custody of Children Born Out of Wedlock in Minnesota

Although the legal standards for determining custody of children born out of wedlock are the same as those for determining custody of children born during marriage, the legal status of the father prior to the issuance of the custody order is an important consideration which has strategic implications whether you’re the father or the mother. An article I have written and posted on my web site discusses the unique circumstances of custody disputes over children born out of wedlock: “Custody of Children Born Out of Wedlock in Minnesota.”