Family law issues can be emotionally draining. Faegre Baker Daniels counsels and represents individuals in an array of matters, including divorce, property division, child custody and visitation, spousal maintenance (alimony), post-divorce, premarital agreements, paternity and related areas.
The breadth of our firm provides lawyers with concentrations in many distinct practices, including corporate, business, entrepreneurial, tax, intellectual property, pensions and retirement benefits, estate planning, and virtually all other civil areas. That depth can assist in minimizing business disruptions that can result from family law disputes, while at the same time providing invaluable counsel on business valuation, ownership, succession planning and other unique issues presented in divorce and post-divorce contexts.
We also recognize that avoiding disputes at the outset of marriage can be accomplished in an effective fashion. Our professionals bring experience and expertise to the table in drafting premarital agreements that can creatively protect personal and business wealth, as well as provide competent succession planning in the event of divorce or death of a business principal.
Child Custody
The resolution of custody, visitation and child support issues has a lasting impact on entire families. Our practice is equipped to deal effectively with these issues, whether in a marital, post-marital or out-of-wedlock setting. We have expertise in assessing unique issues such as interstate and international custody and child support disputes. We also address parentage questions such as the determination of paternity through DNA testing or other sophisticated techniques. Our professionals understand the importance of resolving these matters as amicably as possible, and we bring compassion, patience and tenacity to the settlement of these compelling issues.
Property Division
Our practice has particular emphasis on the economic aspects of marriage and divorce. This emphasis includes, among other things, consideration of the valuation and division of complicated marital assets such as corporations, proprietorships, partnerships, professional practices, stock, stock options, retirement plans and pensions. Whether in mediation or at trial, we have counsel individuals on the implications of the complex legal and economic issues arising from family relationships.
Pro Bono
We have professionals who offer pro bono representation to low-income clients with family law issues. Firm initiatives include JUSTice for Kids, a pro bono program in Minneapolis that provides representation to guardians ad litem and others in state court appeals in termination of parental rights and other family cases, and the Denver Post-Decree Clinic, which provides assistance to low-income clients with family issues.