Minnesota Divorce Law

At Dwire Law Offices in Lakeville, Minnesota, we believe that our divorce clients come to us to be educated. While many divorce lawyers provide limited information prior to a retainer, we provide an in-depth initial interview at no charge.

Our first priority is making sure that you have the information necessary to make educated decisions about your divorce. To do that, you need to understand what the law is in Minnesota and what your rights are in a divorce.

Listen to Your Divorce Lawyer and Not Your Friends

There are a lot of common misconceptions about divorce. When going through a divorce, it may seem that everyone around you is an amateur divorce lawyer. Friends and family are more than willing to tell you about what happened in someone else's divorce in a well intentioned effort to help. However, whether you retain us or another divorce lawyer, you need to listen to your divorce attorney and not your friends.

We spend a lot a time with our clients explaining how the divorce process works on both a legal and practical level. As a result, we think our clients are better educated and able to make more informed decisions. We also think our clients better understand the nuances of the decisions they make.

Avoid a Bitter, Lengthy Divorce Battle

We encourage our clients to use attorney-inclusive mediation to settle the divorce issues such as child custody arrangements, visitation rights, alimony and the division of marital property. Attorney-inclusive mediation allows you and your spouse to resolve divorce issues on terms that are mutually agreeable. Mediation puts you in charge of your own future, rather than a judge who may impose terms that neither you nor your spouse find appealing.

As your divorce lawyer, Todd Dwire will help identify common ground and propose financial and custody arrangements that are in your best interests. A costly, bitter and lengthy divorce battle is usually in no one's best interest, so we strive to reach reasonable compromises.

However, if you feel strongly about your position and there is little room for compromise with your spouse, we are not afraid to take a position and go the distance.

Learn More About Divorce Issues
What types of child custody arrangements are available?

What is parenting time?

How is child support determined in Minnesota?

How is marital property divided?

Will I receive (or have to pay) alimony?

Free Lawyer Consultation

To discuss your divorce or legal separation with Lakeville divorce attorney Todd Dwire, call 952-232-0179 or fill out the contact form on this site.