Minnesota Contested Divorce

The firm handles contested divorces in Minnesota.

Joseph M. Flanders has experience in trials, hearings, and many types of family law litigation.

Although I encourage mediation and settlement whenever possible, I am not afraid to go to trial when it is necessary to help my clients.

At times, clients need an aggressive lawyer who knows the law and how to enforce it.

I have handled multi-day trials for clients involving child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, division of marital property, and paternity issues.   I know how to present evidence that helps my clients achieve the best result possible.

What to expect in a contested divorce

Many people who come to me are nervous about their case.  Often, people feel helpless and have many questions about how to receive a fair result.

If you are faced with a contested divorce, you should keep in mind some of the following things:

• prepare all of the documentation you have that you feel will support your case;
• contact potential witnesses that you feel will testify on your behalf;
• request any protective or restraining orders you feel are necessary;
• do not hide, conceal, or destroy marital assets;
• gather all documents related to marital debt;
• gather all documents showing income and health insurance for any minor children;
• contact a lawyer about obtaining spousal maintenance and/or child support