Southeastern Minnesota Divorce Lawyers
At Swisher Law Firm, we represent individuals and families throughout southeastern Minnesota in divorce and family law matters. We provide a high level of personal attention to each client, taking into account your individual needs and desires.
We advocate for clients in all stages of a divorce. From the initial filing and mediation, to negotiated settlements and trial, through post-judgment requests for modification of court orders, we handle all matters related to a divorce. We represent clients in child custody and parenting time, child support, spousal support (alimony) and the distribution of marital assets. We have extensive experience working with simple and complex marital estates, including those with significant business, investment, and retirement assets. Whether you are considering ending a marriage, or if you are already involved in divorce proceedings, we at Swisher Law Firm will help you evaluate the long-term implications of the process.
If there are minor children involved, you will likely have regular contact with your ex-spouse. It is important to try to keep a positive relationship for the children's sake. The best interests of your children should always be a priority. Child support can be one of the more emotionally sensitive components of a divorce. The custodial and the non-custodial parents want to provide for their children, though they might disagree on what that means and what appears fair. The Minnesota child support guidelines, which underwent a significant change in 2007, assist in the determination of appropriate support obligations. At Swisher Law Firm, attorneys Barbara Swisher and Suzanne Peterson are familiar with the application of the child support laws and will assist you in presenting your child support case in a fair and equitable manner.
In Minnesota, spousal support or maintenance may be granted based on a number of factors. The court will first attempt to determine if spousal maintenance is warranted and if the other spouse has the ability to pay. Next, the court will determine the appropriate amount. Finally, the court will identify whether the order should be temporary or permanent. There are complex issues at work with regards to spousal support and we at Swisher Law Firm, understand Minnesota's spousal maintenance laws and will work with you to protect your interests.
Please contact the Swisher Law Firm to arrange an initial and confidential consultation.
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Swisher Law Firm
201 23rd Avenue SW, Suite 102
Rochester, MN 55902-2480
Phone: 507-281-4900
Fax: 507-424-1855