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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Minneapolis and St. Paul Divorce Lawyers
The time surrounding a divorce (dissolution of marriage) is often the most emotionally, financially, and socially difficult time in a person's life. Relationships change, you may have to move or find a job. There is financial uncertainty and often people are fearful about what this new and different future will be like after the dissolution of marriage (divorce) decree.
If you are facing the difficult decision to end a marriage, work with a legal advocate you can trust to protect your interests and your future. The family law attorneys at the Neff Law Firm, P.A. are compassionate legal advocates who can assist you with every aspect of your case. The firm can provide you with basic divorce information, assistance with handling the resolution of your divorce and if necessary help from a trial lawyer.
Property Division to Ensure Financial Stability
The goal in any property settlement agreement is to ensure that each party receives a fair and equitable share of the assets of the marriage. In order to do so, your divorce attorney will work with you to identify the marital assets that must be divided, and to properly value those assets. In the case of pensions, retirement accounts, real estate, and executive compensation packages, this can sometimes be complicated.
The divorce lawyers at the Neff Law Firm, P.A., are experienced in working with financial professionals to get an accurate assessment of the value of property and to locate hidden assets.
Alimony (Spousal Maintenance /Support)
Spousal maintenance or support, also sometimes commonly called "alimony," is also determined at the time of a divorce. It is a monthly payment made by one former spouse to the other during a divorce or after a divorce in order to balance the standard of living. Alimony is gender neutral - it can be given to the wife or the husband, depending upon the differences in their financial situations.
Spousal maintenance (Alimony) may be temporary, giving a stay-at-home spouse time to get job training and find a job. Spousal support may be permanent in some situations such as where a spouse is disabled or elderly, or when there has been a long-term marriage.
Child Custody and Child Support
In Minnesota, the decision of where a child will live and who will make legal decisions for the child are always based upon the best interests of the child. However, in addition to being an advocate for the child, it is critical that a parent bring up their own goals and concerns to ensure the best decisions about legal and physical custody can be made.
The divorce attorneys at the Neff Law Firm, P.A., work with experts, collect documentation, and gather evidence to help you get the custody determination and parenting plan that accommodates your needs as well as the best interests of your child.
Child support is money paid to the primary caretaker for the support of a child. We can help you seek the payments you need or help you to defend against unmanageable and legally inappropriate support payments.
Contact a divorce lawyer at Neff Law Firm, P.A., to discuss your legal needs related to the dissolution of your marriage. Flexible appointment times are offered for your convenience at both the Roseville and Edina law offices.
