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Hennepin County Divorce Attorneys
Divorce is a big step and a life-altering process. Even when you have determined that you need or want to get divorced, initiating contact with Hennepin County divorce attorneys can be intimidating and overwhelming, but it is the first step in putting your divorce behind you. At Atticus Family Law, our legal team is friendly and approachable. You put a lot of trust in us, and we want to exceed your expectations.
Ground for Divorce in Minnesota
Minnesota is a no-fault state for divorce. In a no-fault state, you do not need to obtain the consent of your spouse, and the specific reasons you are seeking a divorce do not matter to be granted a divorce. Marital misconduct, such as an affair or financial irresponsibility, has no bearing on no-fault divorce unless it impacts specific issues in your case. A divorce decree can be entered as long as:
- At least one spouse has resided in Minnesota for at least 180 days prior to the divorce filing
- The marriage is irretrievably broken
If your spouse denies that your marriage is beyond repair, be prepared to attend court-ordered mediation or possibly go to trial. Unlike other states, you are not required to obtain a legal separation to get a divorce. A legal separation is an alternative to divorce in Minnesota. If your ultimate goal is to get a divorce, a legal separation might be unnecessary.
Filing for a Divorce in Minnesota
Your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed with the clerk of the court in the jurisdiction where you live. You will be required to pay a filing fee. Hennepin County divorce attorneys can assist you with preparing and filing this petition in the correct jurisdiction. Your petition will need to include your concerns for custody, parenting time, child support, assets, debts, and spousal maintenance. Once your spouse receives the petition, they will have 30 days to respond and counter any of your concerns that they do not agree with.
It is a myth that the party filing for divorce has an advantage. Both parties have the same legal rights. If the non-filing party lives in a different county, however, their divorce will occur in the county where it was filed. This spouse can request a change of venue, but they must show a good reason as to why it should be changed. The county where divorce proceedings occur can sometimes make a difference in the outcome of some issues in a divorce, such as child custody.
Help from Skilled Hennepin County Divorce Attorneys
When it comes to divorce, there may be no more urgent task you will need to take on than selecting the best attorney to represent you. You need a Hennepin County divorce attorney whom you can trust with intimate details of your finances and family life, someone with respect and integrity who is also highly experienced. Look no further than the Hennepin County divorce attorneys from Atticus Family Law. Find out what we can do for you by scheduling a consultation.
Contact Atticus Family Law today to schedule your confidential case evaluation with one of our qualified Hennepin County divorce attorneys.
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Heidi Sklenar
If I was asked to rank Atticus Family Law on a 10 scale, I would give them an 11. Choosing to end my marriage was a difficult and personal decision, and Atticus made the process seamless from beginning
Morgan Freiberg
110% Recommend Matt and his team! They were all so great to work with and easy to get a hold of. Each one responded quickly and answered all my questions. Thank you for all your hard work Matt,
Chaz Williams
Best service in the Twin City area!
Arik Bjorn
Atticus went greatly to bat for us. We were so impressed by their efforts and personal service--imagine that, attorneys who actually treat you like human beings! Most HIGHLY recommended.
Jordan Perri
After interviewing four different attorneys, I had no doubt that not only did I want Matt to represent me in court, but also to work with me through the divorce process. I require a little more time to
Kylene Karnuth
Mr. Ludt and his team at Atticus Family Law were very professional, extremely helpful and were always available to answer any questions I had.
Robben Gitzel
Very helpful when I needed a lawyer to help me with my legal issues. Great job! Thank you.
Mike
Matt was very helpful in advising our family when our mother passed away without a Will. He explained the process and worked at our pace to get the estate settled. Now my father recently passed away up in
Vicky Lynes
I hired Atticus Family Law after I could not get my case moving forward. This was the best decision I could have made. Once Alexandra Reynolds was put on my case, she worked consistently and aggressively on ensuring
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