Forest Lake Divorce Lawyers

Team-Based Advocacy During Your Life Transition

Our Forest Lake location is proud to serve the residents of Washington County with all their legal needs. We provide a team-based approach, tailored counsel, and flat-fee pricing to better serve our clients. We do everything in our power to ensure we can help you find the right resolution to your case.

You can find our Forest Lake office at:

56 East Broadway Ave #206

Forest Lake, MN 55025

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Areas of Family Law We Can Help You With

The Divorce Process in Forest Lake, MN

To file for divorce in Minnesota, you or your spouse must live in the state (or be a military member stationed in the state) for at least 180 days.

As a “no-fault” state, Minnesotans can file for divorce by citing “an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage relationship.” This means it is not necessary to prove that a spouse’s behavior was what led to the divorce.

Once you have reached the state requirements, you can file for divorce. To do so, you must fill out the following forms and file them with the county court. Your divorce attorney can assist you with this process. Once you have completed this step, you must serve your spouse divorce papers (you yourself cannot do this, but a law enforcement professional can). Your spouse will respond and then you and your spouse will determine which type of divorce you would like to pursue moving forward.

Types of Divorce in Forest Lake, MN

There are two types of divorce available in Minnesota:

Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage:

This type of divorce occurs when both spouses, the petitioner and the respondent, agree to all matters regarding child support, visitation, asset division, marital property, alimony etc.

Contested Dissolution of Marriage:

This type of divorce happens when the petitioner and the respondent disagree on one or more issues regarding child support, visitation, asset division, marital property, alimony, etc.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Minnesota courts recognize alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as an effective method to assist couples going through a divorce. During ADR, a mediator will help the couple come to an amicable and fair agreement. The goal is to lessen conflict to avoid taking the case to court. In Minnesota, ADR can include either:

Arbitration:

During arbitration, a neutral third party will listen to both spouses and come to an agreement after. This process may still result in a trial.

Mediation:

During mediation, a neutral third party or mediator, will work with the couple to help them resolve their issues. However, it is up the couple to reach an agreement together.

Contact Our Divorce Attorneys in Forest Lake, MN Today

As your friends in law, we are committed to providing you with the legal counsel and support necessary to help you navigate your legal issue. To learn more about the services we provide in Forest Lake, feel free to reach out to a legal professional on our team today.

Fill out a contact form online or call us directly at (320) 299-4249 to book an initial consultation today!

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Chris Johnson

Partner, Attorney

Erin Turner

Partner, Attorney

Katelyn Anderson

Client Service Representative

Shelley Beckman

Business Development

Kristi Capeti

Client Engagement Specialist

Jack Clinton

Attorney

Polly Dolby

Paralegal

Becky Edson

Accountant

Carlo Faccini

Attorney

Shelly Harris

Head of Intake Specialist Team

Melissa Howell

Senior Paralegal

Tara Jacob

Senior Paralegal

Katie Jarvi

Partner, Attorney, Family Law Mediator, Attorney Development Lead, & FairWell Mediation Lead

Amanda Johnson

Senior Paralegal

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Attorney

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Sue Kolstad

Accounting Specialist

Nancy Kuehl

Legal Administrative Assistant

Carrie Levasseur

Intake Specialist

Karla Lien

Senior Paralegal

Tim Lohmann

Salesforce Administrator

Erica Magner

Senior Paralegal

Jack McFarland

Attorney

Lauren McQuinn

Senior Paralegal

Greta Mertes

Client Service Representative

Cami Mitchell

Client Service Representative

Michael Metherd

Attorney

Jennifer Nordquist

Paralegal Lead

Bobbi Jo Olson

Client Engagement Specialist

Brad Palmer

Attorney

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Partner, Legal Recruiting Lead, Attorney & Family Law Mediator

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Intake Specialist

Denise Rahmeyer

Client Engagement Specialist

Cheryl Rithmiller

Senior Paralegal

Katherine Rotmil

Attorney

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Partner, Attorney Lead, Attorney

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Mentor

Dave Snyder

Attorney

Matthew Tuttle

Coach

Mike Welch

Attorney

Carrie Zemke

Director of Finance & Administration

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