Since 1998, divorce lawyers at Brown Law Offices, P.A. have successfully represented thousands of clients from the city of Anoka. We are conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 169 and Highway 610 in Champlin, approximately five minutes from downtown Anoka.

We help clients who are going through a variety of family law issues such as:

  • Contested and Uncontested Divorce;
  • Child Custody;
  • Child Support;
  • Spousal Maintenance;
  • Property Valuation and Division;
  • Legal Separation;
  • Step-Parent Adoptions;
  • Domestic Abuse;
  • Grandparent Rights;
  • Child Protective Services;
  • Parental Termination of Rights;
  • Estate Planning; and
  • Divorce Mediation

Helpful Resources

Family law cases are incredibly difficult. Often times, you are dealing with the most personal areas of your life including your finances and children. Despite the unknowns of your current situation, there are numerous resources available to you in Anoka.

Divorce Care Groups in Anoka

https://www.divorcecare.org/countries/us/states/mn/cities/anoka

Resources for People who live in Anoka:

https://www.anokacounty.us/2237/Resources

Support Care Groups in Anoka

https://www.zionanoka.org/care/support-group-ministry/

Assistance Programs in Anoka

https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/anoka_county_assistance_progra.html

In researching a divorce in Minnesota, you may have come across the term “no-fault” divorce state. This means Minnesota courts do not analyze why a particular marriage has been irrevocably broke down. The reason behind the divorce is not used except in situations that resulted in financial strain or inappropriate conduct which endangers the children.

In each divorce, there are four main issues: (1) custody and parenting time; (2) child support; (3) property division; and (4) spousal maintenance.  Our Champlin divorce lawyers have substantial experience with each issue, and routinely work with the top local experts to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

Custody and Parenting Time

Custody and parenting time can be one of the most stressful areas of your divorce. Our family law professionals are here to assist you. The “best interest of the child” statute governs custody and parenting time issues. The judge assigned to your matter will be analyzing 12 different factors in determining what is best for your child including:

  • The ability of each parent to meet the children’s needs;
  • Any special needs a child faces;
  • A child’s preference, if they are of suitable age and maturity;
  • Whether there is a history of domestic abuse in your relationship;
  • Any physical, mental or chemical health issues of the parents or children;
  • The role each parent played in raising a child;
  • The stability of the home environment offered by each parent;
  • The ability of each parent to get along with one another;
  • The willingness of each parent to facilitate a relationship between a child and the other parent;
  • The ability of the parties to communicate with each other;
  • The benefit or detriment of maximizing or minimizing parenting time; and
  • The ability of each parent to meet the needs of a child.

Child Support

Child support is an amount determined by the court, which provides financial support to the custodial parent for the joint child’s care. Minnesota specifies  three different types of child support: (1) basic child support; (2) medical support; and (3) childcare support. Basic support is the cash amount from one party to the other. Medical support involves a division of insurance premiums and uninsured expenses for the child.  Lastly, childcare support relates to funds for daycare, after school care, and other childcare costs. Our Anoka divorce lawyers can run child support calculations to help explain what child support may look like in your unique circumstance.

Property Division

Minnesota is an equitable property division state, which means the Court, is likely to divide your marital estate equally. Consequently, if you own a home, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement accounts or other valuable personal property, questions will arise concerning the value of each item and the appropriate way to physically divide things. However, there is an exception in the law for “non-marital” property.  Non-marital property is generally not subject to division and involves equity or valuables brought into the marriage, inherited during the marriage or gifted during the marriage.

Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance (sometimes referred to as “alimony”) is a cash payment one ex-spouse makes to another following a divorce. Court’s use a number of factors to determine the amount and duration of support including: (1) the income of each party; (2) the future expenses of each party; (3) the length of the marriage; (4) the role a spouse may have played as a stay-at-home parent or homemaker; (5) career sacrifices made by either spouse for the sake of the other; (6) each party’s age, health, education background; and (7) the lifestyle enjoyed by the parties during the marriage. Spousal maintenance awards can have varying durations from permanent to temporary depending upon the length of the parties’ marriage.  Anoka divorce lawyers can access your situation and provide you with legal advice as to whether or not you are a candidate for spousal maintenance.

Need More Answers?

Family law is all about what matters most to people. It is natural to feel some anxiety as you contemplate your options. Our experience legal team is here to help you through the process. If you have a question for our attorneys, please contact our Anoka divorce lawyers at 763-783-5146 or submit a online contact inquiry through our website.