A divorce lawyer guides you through dividing property and debts, custody and support, and the court process — negotiating a settlement where possible and protecting your interests if not.

Questions to ask before you hire

How many cases like mine have you handled in MN?
Do you think mine will settle or go to trial?
How long do cases like this usually take here?
How do you charge, and what's the retainer?
How will you keep me updated?

Free — no cost to youConfidentialUp to 4 attorneys contact you

Tell us about your case

Step 1 of 2

Free and confidential. Get contacted by divorce lawyers in MN.

What do you need help with?

Are children involved?

Do both sides agree?

99 attorneys in MN

Mental Health Therapists Psychologists Real Estate Agents Moving Companies Apartment Locators Child Care & Day Care Financial Advisors Private Investigators

Sinkin Law Office — San Antonio, TX

Attorneys in San Antonio, TX. Sinkin Law Office — visit the website for details.

Visit website →

CGM Local in MN

CGM Preferred Member · San Antonio, TX

Sinkin Law Office

·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

Website CallReviews

Kevin K. Shoeberg, P.A.

·Woodbury, MN·Attorneys

Kevin K. Shoeberg, P.A. in Woodbury, MN.

Website CallReviews

Reppe Law Office

·Northfield, MN·Attorneys

Reppe Law Office in MN.

WebsiteReviews

Toepfer at Law

·Waite Park, MN·Attorneys

Toepfer at Law in Waite Park, MN.

Website CallReviews

Carlson, James R

·Rochester, MN·Attorneys

Website CallReviews

Blatz Law Office, Ltd.

·St. Peter, MN·Attorneys

When a legal problem is causing you stress, choose aggressive, personalized legal representation to guide you through. Call Blatz Law Office for a FREE initial consultation. Blatz Law Office has 15

Website CallReviews

Pre-Paid Legal Svc Inc

·Minneapolis, MN·Attorneys

LegalShield provides affordable, membership-based access to licensed attorneys across the U.S. and Canada for personal and business legal matters.

Website CallReviews

Page 1 of 17Next

More results from the web

Minnesota Family Law guides

All law guides →

Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Minnesota

Minnesota adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 10 working days for revocation.

Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota: How It Works

Minnesota calls it spousal maintenance. Minnesota's 2024 reform (SF 4262) created a statutory maintenance formula and durational presumptions tied to marriage length.

Annulment in Minnesota

An annulment in Minnesota declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Mental incapacity, inability to consummate, fraud.

Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Minnesota

Minnesota child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. Rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody is in the child's best interests when both parents request it. No automatic presumption for joint physical custody.

Child Emancipation in Minnesota

Minnesota child emancipation generally requires age Common-law or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.

Child Relocation Rules in Minnesota

Minnesota child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Required to provide notice.

Child Support Calculations in Minnesota

Minnesota calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.

Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Minnesota

Minnesota unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.

Collaborative Divorce in Minnesota

Minnesota collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.

Common-Law Marriage in Minnesota

Minnesota does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.

Family-Court Contempt in Minnesota

Minnesota family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.

Divorce Grounds in Minnesota

Minnesota is a pure no-fault state — divorce is granted on the basis of an irretrievable breakdown. No fault grounds are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a divorce take in MN?

Uncontested divorces can finish in a few months after any waiting period; contested cases can take a year or more.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

It's not required, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement covers property, retirement and children correctly.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in MN cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many divorce lawyers are listed in MN?

There are currently 99 divorce lawyers listed in MN on CGMIMM.