Ramsey County Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Looking for a Ramsey County divorce attorney? If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law problem in Ramsey County, Minnesota, you don’t have to sort it out alone. Our Lake Elmo office sits just over the county line. As a Ramsey County divorce attorney, we are a short drive from Maplewood, North St. Paul, and downtown St. Paul.
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Ramsey County Communities We Serve
We help clients across Ramsey County, including:
- St. Paul
- Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Little Canada
- Roseville, Falcon Heights, and Lauderdale
- Shoreview, Arden Hills, North Oaks, and New Brighton
- White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Gem Lake, and Vadnais Heights
- Mounds View
A few cities cross county lines. Most of White Bear Lake is in Ramsey County, but part is in Washington County. Also, a small part of Spring Lake Park is in Ramsey County. Your address decides which court handles your case.
Where Is a Ramsey County Family Case Filed?
- Divorce: You can file in the county where either spouse lives. One spouse must have lived in Minnesota for at least 180 days.
- Custody between unmarried parents: The case is usually filed in the county where the child lives.
- Your court: For Ramsey County residents, that means Ramsey County District Court. It is part of Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
Ramsey County family cases are heard at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center, 25 West Seventh Street, in downtown St. Paul.
Many hearings are now held by video. Your court notice will say if you need to appear in person.
How Majeski Law Can Help
Majeski Law is a divorce and family law firm in Lake Elmo, led by attorney Matt Majeski. The Juvenile and Family Justice Center is about 20 minutes from our office.
We help Ramsey County clients with:
- Divorce and legal separation
- Custody and parenting time
- Child support
- Spousal maintenance (alimony)
- Property and debt division
- Grandparent rights
- Orders for protection
- Changes to an existing order (post-decree modifications)
Want to hear from past clients? Read our client testimonials.
What to Expect in a Ramsey County Case
Every case is different. Still, most family cases follow the same basic steps:
- First court date. Most cases start with an Initial Case Management Conference (ICMC). The judge reviews the issues and sets a plan.
- Trying to settle. The court usually expects you to try mediation or early neutral evaluation first. Cases involving domestic abuse are an exception.
- Parent education. Parents are usually ordered to take an approved parent education class.
- Settlement or trial. Most cases settle. If yours does not, a judge decides at trial.
Schedule a Consultation with a Ramsey County Divorce Lawyer
Consultations can be held in person at our Lake Elmo office, by phone, or by video. Before you meet, you may want to read about consultations with a divorce lawyer and what happens at a first meeting.
Have another question? See our divorce and family law FAQ.
Majeski Law, LLC
8530 Eagle Point Boulevard, Suite 100
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Directions to our office
Live somewhere else in the metro? See our Washington, Dakota, Anoka, Hennepin, and Chisago county pages. You can also see the full list of areas we serve.
Talk to a Minnesota divorce and family law attorney
Send a message or email, and Matt will reply within one business day. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Phone consultations are by appointment. Email or use the form to schedule one.