Minnesota Divorce Lawyer

Minnesota is a no fault state which means that one spouse believes there is an “irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.” Reasons for the breakdown of the marriage are of no consequence to the courts in deciding whether to grant the divorce.

The process begins by serving a Summons and Petition on the spouse. This simply lets your spouse know that you are requesting a divorce and what you will be asking the court to decide regarding custody of children, division of assets and debts, child support and spousal support among other things.

The length of time to finalize a divorce can run the spectrum of a couple months to several years and can be fairly inexpensive or very costly. Each client’s case is unique. The laws are complex. The attorneys at Perusse & Associates have the experience to assess your individual circumstances and develop a plan of action that will achieve your goals and preserve the dignity of your family.