Divorce. The word can unearth a variety of emotions in different people. For some, it may be scary, sad, or intimidating. For others, it may bring relief or a sense of finality. Divorce always carries a degree of uncertainty.
For some people, that uncertainty arises from concerns about child custody, shared assets and debt, shared businesses, standard of living, tax and name changes, or even safety concerns with domestic violence situations.
If you’ve just initiated separation in Minnesota, you be asking yourself who gets custody of the kids? How is child support calculated? Is alimony still a thing? Who will stay in the home and who needs to leave?
These questions are challenging to navigate on your own. Let the divorce attorneys at Toepfer Law help navigate negotiations or the court room to make this transition easier for you and your family. Get in touch today.
At Toepfer at Law, we are experienced divorce attorneys who advocate for our clients’ well-being in and out of the courtroom. We help our clients navigate their sea of emotion so they can discover what they really want—and need—out of marital dissolution.
As a “no-fault” state, divorce can be initiated anytime in Minnesota. If you’re contemplating a divorce or have recently been served with papers, schedule a free consultation with Toepfer Law.
At your initial consultation, we’ll take some time to get to know you and your situation. After that, your lawyer will explain the divorce process—both from a legal and practical standpoint—so you can have the clearest possible idea of what to expect going forward. Your legal team will review:
Have you been served with divorce papers? In Minnesota, if you’ve been served with divorce papers you only have 30 days to respond.
Being served can be an intimidating and scary process, and the complaint itself is frightening. We will explain in plain English exactly what the language in the complaint means, and what your choices are.
Minnesota requires divorcing couples to make a good-faith effort to settle amicably before going to court. In fact, the majority (reportedly about 95%) of divorce cases will end in settlement before trial. This process could involve common alternative dispute resolution tactics like:
The attorneys at Toepfer Law are skilled negotiators, with extensive experience in divorce mediation and arbitration. They are adept at recognizing others’ interests and needs – even when not outwardly stated–and shaping offers to appeal to the interests of the other side wihile protecting their client’s interests.
Toepfer at Law recognizes that divorce has no winning or losing side; we specialize in achieving reasonable and amicable agreements between parties to a divorce.
Whether an agreement is reached through negotiation or mediation, or decision is reached through trial, Toepfer at Law will walk you through the post-divorce logistics. Cases may involve:
In addition to other real-world factors that should be considered after the legal process is completed.
When it comes to family law, let our attorneys can help you navigate challenges like changing the title to homes and vehicles, setting appropriate parenting time schedules, and adjusting existing estate plans to reflect your new reality. Get started today.
In the end, every divorce, and every client’s situation is unique. Toepfer at Law will apply their knowledge of Minnesota divorce laws to help you achieve a desirable outcome and start that new chapter of your life.
Call (320) 497-4416 or fill out a form today to schedule your consultation. Our attorneys take on cases from St. Cloud and Waite Park to Rice, Becker, and beyond.
St. Cloud Family Law Attorney
Toepfer at Law is committed to helping families through the process of legal transitions. We work with clients experiencing divorce, separation, child support or spousal maintenance issues, custody disputes, and more.
