Other Family Law Matters

At Schnobrich & Streit LLC, we help clients with family law matters that require unique legal expertise and an especially keen understanding of sensitive family dynamics. We provide counsel and representation to clients throughout the State of Minnesota in a variety of such matters: grandparent visitation, third-party custody, parentage, and appeals.

Grandparent Visitation

Minnesota family law goes well beyond divorce and custody proceedings. For example, the state has a unique body of law involving grandparents’ relationships with their grandchildren. At Schnobrich and Streit, we offer legal advice tailored to best supporting grandchildren throughout MN. We explain your rights as a grandparent seeking visitation or as a parent seeking to understand the extent of grandparents’ rights. We are experienced in representing parents and grandparents alike in court proceedings related to grandparent visitation.

Third-Party Custody

In Minnesota, third-party custody matters typically involve situations where someone other than the child's biological parents seeks custody of a child. This could include grandparents, other relatives, or even unrelated individuals who have been caring for the child. At Schnobrich and Streit, we are skilled at assessing your eligibility for third-party custody based on factors such as your relationship with the child, your ability to provide a stable and nurturing environment, and the child's best interests. Third-party custody cases can benefit from legal advocacy aimed at creative solutions toward particularly complex disputes. Lauren and Angie are problem solvers who routinely work in this way. They tirelessly pursue the right solution for each unique client.

Parentage

A parentage legal case (i.e., a paternity case) in Minnesota typically arises when there is a dispute or uncertainty about the identity of a child's biological parent or parents. These cases usually involve establishing paternity (the legal recognition of a child's biological father), and they may address issues such as child custody, visitation, child support, and parental rights and responsibilities. If paternity is in question, we can assist you in establishing paternity through genetic testing (DNA testing) or other evidence. Once paternity is established, we can also help unmarried parents assert their parental rights, including seeking custody or visitation with their child. At times, someone may wish to dispute paternity; in these instances, Lauren and Angie can help contest or defend against these claims. Finally, whatever your goal, we have the expertise needed to negotiate on your behalf toward a mutually acceptable resolution, ensuring that your rights are protected..

Appeals

At Schnobrich & Streit, Lauren Schnobrich and Angela Streit can help you appeal an unfavorable trial-court determination. They will clearly explain the risks and benefits of pursuing an appeal as well as strategies for best defending against an appeal. Minnesota’s appellate courts operate under strict deadlines and a plethora of unique rules. Angie is familiar with the process, having handled family law appeals in practice as well as serving as a judicial law clerk for three years at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Lauren and Angela provide skillful advocacy and guidance even in the most complex types of family law matters, like those above. Their priority is to meet your priorities in the most no-nonsense, effient way possible.