Edina Divorce Lawyer

An Edina Divorce Lawyer You Can Trust

As a pioneer in Minnesota family law with experience spanning for over 40 years, M. Sue Wilson and her skilled team of attorneys are always here to fight for your rights in the divorce process. M. Sue Wilson believes you deserve the best Edina Divorce Lawyer to help you navigate through the complex emotions and procedures of the entire process. Working with us means you not only get supportive counsel and open communication, but also a successful outcome without any surprise fees.

We have earned a reputation for helping clients through the divorce process and successfully defending them in the courtroom if necessary. Our team of experienced Edina divorce lawyers will ensure you always have a helping hand during this difficult time. We encourage you to contact M. Sue Wilson Law Offices today to learn more about your options.

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What to Expect When You Choose M. Sue Wilson

Our legal team knows that your time and money are valuable, and we are dedicated to helping you successfully navigate through the emotionally-taxing divorce process. By choosing to work with M. Sue Wilson for your Edina divorce, you will receive:

Reliable Communication: Communication with our clients is highly valued in our practice, meaning you can always count on a quick response from our team. You will receive prompt responses to any questions and regular case updates free of legal jargon.
Established Reputation: M. Sue Wilson has been a Minnesota SuperLawyer® every year since 1998, demonstrating her commitment to the highest standards in family law. Her reputation is well-known among legal professionals and clients around the country.
Divorce Expertise: With over 40 years of experience, our team of dedicated lawyers will successfully see you through the various aspects of divorce proceedings— from child custody and spousal maintenance to property division. Rest assured; you can count on us.
Aggressive Representation: We are always prepared to defend you in the courtroom, although most of our cases end successfully at the mediation stage.
Successful Results: A divorce puts the future of your family at stake. However, you can bank on our reputation and experience to mitigate your anxiety and look forward to a positive outcome.

Getting a Divorce: What You Should Consider

Throughout the duration of a marriage, marital property or property acquired by either spouse is co-owned or held individually. In the state of Minnesota, a divorcing couple can agree to divide marital property in whatever way is best for their situation, but it is not always that easy.

Investment accounts, shared businesses, and real estate can be challenging to navigate. However, M. Sue Wilson will stand by your side to help facilitate the best possible outcome for divided property. Our experienced lawyers have the capability to trace property from original acquisition to its current state to determine whether it is marital or non-marital.

At times, a couple may decide to sign a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”), also called an antenuptial agreement, before marrying. Prenups are in place to protect assets acquired by each party prior to,and sometimes during, marriage. A prenup can also be used to plan for any personal estate division should a spouse die or file for divorce.

Should you be considering divorce and already have a prenup in place, our legal team will review and help you navigate its contents. If you are seeking to create a prenup before a marriage, M. Sue Wilson is also available to provide guidance.

The court can award payment that’s made by one spouse for the support and maintenance of the other. This court-awarded payment is called spousal maintenance and can be determined by:

The length of the marriage;
The physical health of each spouse;
Acquired education levels;
Career advancement sacrifices;
The financial resources of each spouse

It is up to the court to decide the fair and equitable terms of maintenance payment, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. Spousal maintenance can be temporary or permanent. If you suspect your divorce will impact your personal finances, the legal team at M. Sue Wilson Law Offices is prepared to fight for spousal maintenance.

Deciding on who has the right to physical or legal custody of children after the dissolution of marriage is one of the most challenging issues. The law provides that a judge presiding over a divorce case has to consider the best interests of the child when deciding who has the right to custody. Depending on the evidence and facts presented in court, a judge may grant joint custody or give one parent full custody. The judge will also apportion “parenting time” that each party will have with the children.

When you engage us, we will do all we can to defend your wish and the rights of the child or children. If a disagreement regarding custody cannot be resolved through mediation, a neutral expert may be appointed by the court to evaluate both parents. This will help the judge determine custody and parenting time in the best interests of the child. Should this occur, our experienced attorneys are available to help you navigate these proceedings.

Spouses who are not awarded physical custody of the child or children may be granted a noncustodial visitation right, also referred to as parenting time. Typically, children will split their time between the two parties’ houses according to a parenting time schedule set by the judge or agreed upon by the parties. Parenting time schedules are typically selected to fit the best interests of the children. You can use the services of our lawyers to plan and agree on a parenting time schedule that works for you.

If one of the parents is considered a threat to the safety of the child or found to be incompetent for care, a supervisor may be appointed by a court to accompany the child during noncustodial visitations.

A child has the right to receive financial support from the two parents regardless of whether they are living together. If one parent is not granted physical custody of a child, they will likely still be required to pay child support. In most cases, child support lasts until the child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school. Speak with an attorney at M. Sue Wilson law to better understand child support payments and how to obtain a payment you may be missing. Before the child turns 18 or is deemed financially independent, the spouse with less parenting time will make payments that contribute to a child’s:

Housing
Food
Clothing
Transportation
Education
Medical insurance

Moving out of your marital home is one of the most emotional phases of the marriage dissolution process. Although it is difficult, we advise the divorcing couple to live separately, especially when children are involved. There are many considerations when moving out, including retaining personal property and establishing a parenting time schedule. M. Sue Wilson is skilled in making separate living situations fair for both parties early on in the divorce process.

Every case is unique and attorney fees can vary greatly depending on specific case details. However, at M. Sue Wilson Law Offices, we charge an hourly fee for our divorce services and you will only be charged when our office works on your file. Our pricing plan ensures you get the best services at reasonable rates calculated in the most transparent manner. We also have an option of using the support of our talented paralegals, who can provide our divorce services at a lower hourly rate.

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