Minnesota Divorce Lawyer

Legal Representation in Divorce Proceedings

In the state of Minnesota, the law provides an alternative and significantly shortened process for obtaining a divorce should you meet the specific criteria laid out as per Minnesota Statute Section 518.195. Qualifications for these particular divorce proceedings are very specific, which limits the availability of such divorce proceedings to those parties who either don't have any real assets or who have not been married for a long period of time.

For those who have been married only a short time, there is also the option of annulment. If a couple has been married for less than eight years, has no children, the wife is not pregnant, neither party owns any real estate, marital debts are under $8,000 with martial assets under $25,000, and there is no history of domestic abuse, then you may be able to qualify for these divorce proceedings.

A Minnesota divorce attorney from our firm will be able to evaluation your situation and help you determine the best course of action to take. Providing all qualifications are met, we will guide you through the divorce proceedings. You will be required to file a joint declaration, watch an educational video from the court, and within 30 days, if all goes as planned, the court will formally finalize your divorce through a decree of dissolution.

There are, of course, advantages and disadvantages to this type of divorce proceeding. Some of the advantages include:

• Your divorce being processed quickly and efficiently through the court system.
• You and your soon-to-be ex-source are not required to make a court appearance.
• Since both parties agree on everything, no third party will be required to help determine how the assets will be divided.

Disadvantages to these alternative divorce proceedings include:

• No third party will be involved in asset division to ensure it is fair and just.
• Very few couples will qualify for this process.
• The court will not divide certain assets including retirement benefits or a business.
• It is very difficult and extremely unlikely that the terms of the agreement will be allowed to be modified at a later date.

Divorce Attorney in Minnesota

At Heimerl & Landers, we understand that once a couple has made the decision to get divorced, they would like nothing more than to rush through the process in order to get on with their lives. Determining whether this is actually the best option for you is important with regard to your rights, interests and assets. Rushing through divorce proceeding can be quite detrimental to either or both party's financial wellbeing. Sometimes taking the time to compare notes, investigate and disclose all assets and property, and really evaluate future needs for alimony or child support, will be better suited to your interests.

We have had many years of experience representing and assisting clients with their divorce proceeding needs. We understand the entire divorce process and after review, will be able to advise you of your best course of action.

If you want an attorney, who will represent you and have your best interests in mind during divorce proceedings, you need to contact a Minnesota divorce lawyer at our firm today.