Early Neutral Evaluation

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Hennepin County is the only county in Minnesota formally offering the neutral evaluation process. This program provides both parties in a dispute with the opportunity to gain an objective view of a situation which may be filled with emotion. By analyzing the factors involved and understanding the potential outcome most participants are able to found a way to reach an agreement on sensitive matters such as child custody. As Early Neutral Evaluation proved so successful the process was expanded to address financial issues. These are the areas where most people run into difficulties. A Minnesota divorce attorney at our firm has the training and experience to perform such evaluations.

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During the early neutral evaluation process, the facts of the case are presented to an Early Neutral Evaluator. In most cases there is a male and female evaluator to provide a male and female perspective on each case and avoid bias. The evaluator team listens to the facts, reviews which documents are relevant and need to be presented. The team discusses the potential outcome based on the law. The determination is then provided to the divorcing individuals.

This process can be used in conjunction with mediation or in the collaborative law process where there may be disagreements between the two parties. The early neutral evaluation process does not take certain factors into account such as those which may influence the outcome of the case. Those factors can include the judge that hears the case and the skills of the attorneys presenting the case to the court. Interpretation and application of the facts and the law to the facts have an influence. An experienced family law lawyer at our firm has a thorough understanding of the Minnesota laws and the process.

Our legal team understands the pressures that exist throughout a divorce case and do everything possible to make the process as easy as possible. We want to help you move on with your life. With the assistance of a knowledgeable divorce lawyer at Heimerl & Lammers and using the early Neutral Evaluation Process in Hennepin County, you can have a much better outcome than you otherwise would.

If you have questions on how the early Neutral Evaluation Process might assist you, contact a Minnesota divorce attorney for answers.