Minneapolis Family Law Attorneys

When do you need our Minneapolis Family Law Attorneys? Dudley and Smith can help you with every step. Regardless of what family law issues you are currently going through, from divorce and separation to child custody and child support complications, Dudley and Smith, P.A. offers you the compassion and guidance to get through this challenging time. Our Minneapolis Family Law Attorneys have been helping families in Minnesota and Wisconsin overcome difficult and life-changing obstacles since 1952. We protect the rights of families – husbands, wives, partners, parents, children and anyone else involved. Let us be your guiding light through this dark and confusing time.

Minneapolis Divorce Attorney & Lawyer

Divorce can be one of the most stressful times in your life. No one goes into a marriage thinking it will end this way, and it can be a long journey getting back to a happy place.  But The Minneapolis Family Law Attorneys at Dudley and Smith, P.A. we are committed to making the process as quick and stress-free as possible.  We will fight for your rights, no matter what the situation is.  We gather personal information, including assets and debts to help tailor a divorce plan that fits your needs.  Our divorce services include:

• • Uncontested and contested divorce cases
  • Division of property and asset management
  • Division of debt
  • Legal separations and annulments
  • Ante-nuptial agreements (“prenups”)
  • Post-nuptial agreements
  • Spousal maintenance cases (“alimony”), including modification and enforcement
  • Post-decree motions
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Early Neutral Evaluations (ENE)
  • Appeals

• Same-sex marriage

Minneapolis Child Custody Cases

One of the hardest things about a divorce or separation is the splitting up of your family. If you have children it can be hard to know what’s best for them during a divorce. Child custody cases can get messy, but the most important thing is to serve the best interests of the children involved. Whether this involves a joint custody agreement or a full custody agreement with visitation rights, our Minneapolis child custody lawyers will represent you and your best interests, regardless of what this may be. Our child custody services include:

• • Paternity cases
  • Child custody
  • Parenting time/visitation
  • Out-of-state moves and visitation rights
  • Child support, including payments,  modifications, and enforcement
  • Grandparent rights and third party custody and visitation
  • Adoption
  • Step-parent adoption

• Child protection (CHIPS)

Individualized Attention, Affordable Assistance

We know that every case is different.  Some divorces end amicably, some do not.  Some custody hearings end with both parties happy, some do not.  We can help you understand your options and work with your budget.  We will sit down with you at a time and place that is convenient for you to determine what exactly has happened and create an individualized plan to help you take the best step forward.

Minneapolis Family Law Attorneys

Gloria E. Bogen, Minneapolis Family Law Attorneys with over 30 years of legal experience, including 15 years as the Executive Director and Lead Staff Attorney at the non-profit Legal Assistance of Washington County where she provided free legal representation to low-income family law clients.  Her experience ensures you will receive the most professional, ethical and effective representation for your family law issues.  To speak with our experienced Minneapolis family law attorneys, contact Minnesota law firm Dudley and Smith, P.A. today at 651-291-1717.