Guiding families and individuals through times of change...
Whether you’re dealing with the end of a marriage or struggling with post-divorce conflicts, you can trust our family & divorce team to effectively and compassionately represent you during complex, often highly emotional legal proceedings.
Our experienced attorneys assist clients using both traditional litigation and mediation to resolve a host of family issues, including:
Mediation
Offering satisfactory resolution of issues without the expense, time and adverse nature of litigation.
Meet Family Law Attorney Allison Fredrickson
Hear How We Help Our Clients
About 2 years ago, I reached out to the Family Law Team at Eckberg Lammers after another local professional referred me to them. We’ve been working together ever since and they are nothing short of phenomenal. They are professional, realistic, and knowledgeable and I cannot say enough good things about them. I highly recommend the family law team at Eckberg Lammers.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
I WANT TO GET DIVORCED WHERE DO I START?
The starting point is different for everyone. If you and your spouse are amicable in your decision to divorce, see what agreements can be make such as property division and/or parenting time, then bring your decisions to an attorney to help finalize. If your divorce is contentious, then you should contact an attorney.
WHEN IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GET DIVORCED?
While there is no “perfect” time to get divorced, certain lifestyle changes may make timing an important factor. Such as: career changes, graduating children, secretive spouse, long-term marriage, and emotional considerations.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
This type of divorce reflects a situation where you and your spouse agree on all or the majority of issues in your case. Even if you do not agree on all of the issues, it only takes a few additional steps to achieve a full agreement. Review the uncontested divorce process from start to finish.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM AN INITIAL CONSULT?
We offer a half-hour free consultation, which includes an overview of the divorce process, applicable laws, and answering any immediate questions.
HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED?
Minnesota uses the ‘Basic Support Guideline’ to determine ‘basic child support obligation’. Some of the factions used to determine the obligation include: amount of parenting time spent with each child; medical and dental insurance premiums; daycare costs, number of non-joint children that live with you; amount of previous child support orders; and receipt of benefits such as Medical Assistance and child care assistance.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT A CONTESTED DIVORCE
This type of divorce is when the parties disagree on the majority of issues and are likely not in a good place to communicate with each other. Review the contested divorce process from start to finish.
Five Reasons for Family Law Mediation
Divorce and Family Law Mediation, the affordable and sensible alternative.