Rochester, Minnesota, Custody Lawyers Finding Solutions That Work For You And Your Children

Last updated on July 21, 2026

For any parent, the hardest part of divorce is determining child custody arrangements. In most divorces, it is a simple fact that both parents will not be able to spend as much time with the children as they would like. This reality is difficult for many parents to confront. For these and other reasons, it is crucial to enlist the services of legal counsel who will work diligently toward a sensible outcome that will be in your and your children’s best interests.

At Klampe Law Firm LLC, our team’s brand of caring, skilled representation has been instrumental in assisting families through all sorts of challenging family law situations. When your children’s future is at stake, you deserve an attorney who knows your case in depth, not just the broad strokes. As we are a smaller Rochester firm, our lawyers can provide that level of personal attention. Our Minnesota child custody attorneys, including Carole Pasternak, Lori L. Nelson and Jared Hines, have worked closely with parents across the area for many years and will work directly with you from start to finish.

Identifying And Implementing Effective Child Custody And Parenting Time Strategies

Minnesota law includes both legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody involves each parent’s right to make decisions as to the child’s upbringing. Physical custody refers to where the child lives. Parenting time refers to the time each parent spends with the children.

Minnesota judges are required to make decisions that are in the best interests of the children. When making these decisions, judges will look at many factors, including the following:

• The wishes of the parents and the wishes of the child, if they are old enough to express a preference
• The child’s primary caretaker to this point
• The nature of the relationship between the child and each parent
• The stability of the child’s environment and the best way to maintain continuity
• The child’s adjustment to their home, school and community
• Each party’s mental and physical health
• Whether domestic abuse has been identified in the relationship

Ideally, custody agreements can be worked out between parents through negotiation or mediation. This way, parents are not leaving important decisions about where their children will spend their time in the hands of a judge. Of course, when there are major differences between parents, litigation may be the only option. In either event, our team will work to help you and your children foster a strong relationship.

Contact Klampe Law Firm LLC

Call our Minnesota child support lawyers at 507-405-2188 to schedule a consultation in Rochester. You can also complete our online contact form to get started. We accept credit cards in family law matters.