Helping Families Resolve Conflicts Peacefully
When families undergo significant transitions, legal considerations often apply. Whether someone seeks to establish a visitation schedule, an agreement prior to marriage, adopt a child- or seek a divorce, there are legal processes designed to protect rights.
The attorneys at Reppe Law PLLC, in Northfield, Minnesota, work to resolve family conflicts out of court whenever possible. Negotiated settlements and mediated agreements tend to cause the fewest hard feelings and the least family strife.
When a peaceful resolution is not possible, our attorneys ardently represent clients in pursuing their claims in court, and to the fullest extent the law allows.
Dakota County Divorce Lawyer
Minnesota is a "no-fault" divorce state. This means that spouses can divorce without proving wrongdoing on the part of the other. Because Minnesota is also an equitable division state, spouses typically only have to divide the assets and debts they acquired while married.
If you are considering divorce, or have been served with papers, our Northfield family law attorneys can help you. Whether your divorce is simple and uncontested, or complicated and acrimonious, we can review your finances and list of assets, and discuss your legal options in a sane, unemotional, and non-judgmental environment.
Other divorce-related issues with which we can offer assistance include the following:
Spousal Support
Often called alimony, spousal support is intended to help pay for the living expenses of a spouse, traditionally a female partner. This definition has changed over time, and now determined largely based on disparities between incomes of divorcing spouses. If one spouse made a lot of money and the other did not, spousal support may be granted.
Child Support
Since 2007, child support payments in Minnesota have been based on the combined gross income of the divorcing spouses. The state government publishes guidelines for child support obligations and amounts, and we can assist you in determining an appropriate amount for your circumstances. Further, we can advocate for you if you need to alter your child support payment or wish to enforce a child support decree.
Child Custody and Visitation
Our law firm can negotiate with the other party or argue on your behalf at hearings regarding your custody and visitation schedule. When necessary due to changing personal circumstances, we can push for revised custody and visitation terms
Post-divorce Modifications
If you or your former spouse experience a significant lifestyle change due to a lost job, a job promotion, change of residence, or other factor, we can help you seek a modification of your divorce decree affecting spousal support, child custody, visitation or other concerns.
Other Family Law Concerns
Our Northfield family law lawyers can assist you with other family law concerns, as well.
- Adoptions. If a family member, step-parent or foster parent of a child wishes to adopt, we can assist with necessary paperwork and appearance.
- Prenuptial agreements. Modern families are complicated, and many people have reasons for protecting their assets prior to marrying, or remarrying. Although not considered romantic by most people, prenuptial agreements can be an invaluable tool for individuals who intend to remarry and have children or financial assets they wish to protect.
- Custody agreements for unmarried couples.
- Temporary custody arrangements and parenting plans
Family Law Done Right - Reppe Law PLLC - 507-581-5720
For a free consultation with a lawyer concerning our family law services, contact us online or at 507-581-5720.
