Prenuptial agreements, also known as antenuptial agreements, are legal contracts entered into by couples before marriage to establish financial rights and obligations in the event of divorce or death. In Minnesota, these agreements are governed by both statutory law (Minn. Stat. § 519.11) and common law principles. However, to be enforceable, prenuptial agreements must meet…

In Minnesota, there is no set age at which a child can independently decide which parent they want to live with following a divorce or custody dispute. However, the court will consider the child’s preferences if the child is deemed mature enough to express thoughtful and independent opinions about the parenting time schedule. While the…

Minnesota has a detailed guideline for determining child support payments, aimed at ensuring fairness and consistency. The process begins by considering both parents’ gross income from all sources, subtracting any alimony or spousal support obligations. Next, each parent’s share of the combined income is calculated and applied to a guideline chart, which factors in the…

Minnesota’s family law statutes underwent significant revisions effective August 1, 2024, introducing changes to spousal maintenance awards.

Spousal maintenance, also referred to as alimony or spousal support, has long been a contentious issue in divorce cases. Historically, Minnesota’s laws provided limited guidance on spousal maintenance awards, giving judges broad discretion and resulting in inconsistent outcomes…

Minnesota family law attorneys can be expensive – if not utilized correctly. Lawyers don’t have to cost an arm and a leg if they are employed in a strategic, intentional way.

I find the average hourly rate for a family law attorney in Minnesota is around $300.00 per hour. However, downtown lawyers often charge more…

Under Minnesota law, there are two types of child custody: physical custody and legal custody. Legal custody involves the right to make important decisions for the child, including decisions about education, health care, and religion. Physical custody is the right to make decisions about the routine day-to-day activities of the child and where the child…

Adultery can cause a marriage to become an emotional nightmare, and it’s a common cause of divorce. When you’re ending your marriage because one or both of you has cheated on the other, it’s possible that the adultery will impact the outcome of your divorce in Minnesota.

Minnesota is a “no-fault” state, which means if…

The Pilot Project allows approved Minnesota legal paraprofessionals (paralegals), like our own Pam Martin, to represent and advise clients in select family law cases with an attorney’s supervision. In some cases, a paralegal can represent a client in court.

The goal of the program is to increase access to legal representation in cases where one…