There has been much debate over whether or not living with your significant other before marriage increases the chances of divorce. Numerous studies over the past ten years have produced

It is no secret that high conflict divorce cases can be very expensive. The typical family law attorney charges based on the actual amount of work they do on your case. The

Court orders are very serious. Whether the court made its order based on its own findings or whether the court adopted a stipulated agreement, the involved parties are expected to follow

An Order for Protection (OFP) is a tool that a person can use to protect themselves or their children against an abuser that they are related to, married to or were married

Years ago, Minnesota Judge Michael Hass gave some blunt advice to divorcing parents in his courtroom: “Your children have come into this world because of the two of you. Perhaps

In family law, attorneys generally charge an upfront retainer before getting started on a client’s case. These retainers are usually between $2,000 and $5,000. While this may seem like a

Same sex couples are finding it increasingly difficult to get divorced. At the time of this writing, only 6 states and the District of Columbia allow gay marriage. None of

If you are involved in a “high conflict” parenting situation (i.e. a divorce, custody proceeding, or post decree issue), the services of a parenting consultant or a parenting time expeditor

More often than not, the family law attorneys in our office are confronted with this question: “Why do I need a divorce lawyer, when my spouse and I agreed on everything?” In short,

Even with a family law attorney by your side, there are things a party could do or say that may negatively impact their family law case. Here are a few tips for