Are you considering a divorce, dealing with child support, custody issues, spousal abuse…or any other family legal matters?
All of the above issues are classified under the term “Family Law.” Family law is a practice area that encompasses the legal issues that face families. These issues include:
- divorce
- spousal support
- child support
- custody
- division of assets and liabilities due to divorce
Dealing with all of these issues is difficult and can often times break families apart…especially if there are children involved. The first thing you need to do to protect yourself is to learn as much as possible about your legal options regarding family law in Minnesota. This website was created for just that purpose.
Are you considering a divorce?
Since you are contemplating divorce, it is very important that your understand all of your options and what impact they will have on you and your family. You do not want to be unprepared or uneducated before making this life changing decision. This section of our website is devoted to identifying all of your options so you can make the best decision possible for your family.
Child support: Understanding it from both sides of the fence
Child support is money a parent pays to help meet his/her child’s needs when the parent is not living with the child. The court orders the support. The support may be part of a court order in a divorce, paternity action, child custody action or a family support action. Every child needs financial and emotional support. Every child has the right to support from both parents. Here you’ll learn everything you need to know about child support and how to protect your family.
Have you a victim of, or have you been charged with domestic violence or abuse?
Domestic abuse, also known as spousal abuse, occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence. Domestic abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you, or hurt those around you. The first order of business is to protect yourself and your family.
Divorce: How to divide-up what you own…and what you owe?
One of the main components of any divorce settlement is a property division agreement. If you and your spouse are able to agree upfront about what to do with your property, you can save thousands of dollars in legal fees. If not, the only answer may be to battle it out through attorneys. Either way, it pays to know what you’re dealing with. The following information will help you understand all of your options
