This directory includes MN divorce lawyers and attorneys who practice family law in the following towns: Minneapolis.
While divorce is an emotional process, it is also a legal process. To aid in making informed legal decisions and prepare for your divorce there are several things you should know and do as part of that preparation. Because divorce is a legal proceeding the Minnesota rules and statutes of divorce must be followed.
If children are involved you should know what the Minnesota child support services are.
An important step in the process is to finding a competent, reliable divorce attorney or mediator. All Minnesota lawyers have Rules of Conduct that they must adhere to. Another valuable resource would be the Minnesota Bar Association. The proper professional can help you explore your options and reach a conclusion that is best for you and your family.
Educate yourself and refer to the many useful resources found online. Find out where your local family court is and familiarize yourself with it. You can do this by checking out the Minnesota court system website.
All divorce attorney / lawyer listings are a paid attorney / lawyer advertisements, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The information provided is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to divorce issues commonly encountered.
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Custody Evaluations (Minnesota) by Eric C. Nelson
Minnesota statutes provide that: "In contested custody proceedings . . . the court may order an investigation and report concerning custodial arrangements
Custody of Children Born Out of Wedlock in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
In Minnesota, the determination of custody for children born out of wedlock is no different than the determination of custody for children of marriage
Dirty Divorce Tricks by Eric C. Nelson
Forget What the Papers Say, I'll Do This or That. There are various manifestations of this dirty trick such as sign the papers giving me custody
Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
Domestic abuse is defined as any of the following committed against a family or household member. The domestic abuse order for protection is only available to the family and household members of the abuser.
Legal Custody in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
In Minnesota, custody is defined in terms of legal custody and physical custody. The scope of this article is legal custody.
Mediation in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
Some form of Alternative Dispute Resolution is now a mandatory requirement in any divorce proceeding in Minnesota
Modification of Physical Custody in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
A Court may not change physical custody from one parent to the other unless the change is in the best interests of the child
Parenting Plans in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
Minnesota litigants have had the option of stipulating to a "Parenting Plan" in lieu of a traditional custody award
Parenting Time (a/k/a Visitation) in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
The general rule is that parenting time (visitation) is mandatory. Typical parentint time schedules and modification of parenting time
Paternity in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
The days of factual disputes over paternity are long gone, as the issue of biological paternity is now decided by DNA, which is hard to argue with.
Property and Debt Allocation in Minnesota Divorce by Eric C. Nelson
In Minnesota, all property acquired during the marriage by either party is presumed to be marital property. This means that earnings and
Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
Spousal maintenance awards can be difficult to predict, because there are no Guidelines, as with child support
The Importance of Temporary Custody in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
In cases where the issue of custody is contested, there is often an initial hearing where the Court decides issues of custody
The Standard for Determining Physical Custody in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson
As in many areas of family law, the standard applied by the Court in making an initial award of physical custody is the so-called "best interest of the child"
