Dakota County Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Looking for a Dakota County divorce attorney? If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law problem in Dakota County, Minnesota, you don’t have to sort it out alone. As a Dakota County divorce attorney, Majeski Law helps clients across the county. That includes river cities like South St. Paul and Hastings and southern suburbs like Lakeville and Farmington.
Our free articles explain how Minnesota law handles the issues people ask about most:
Dakota County Communities We Serve
We help clients across Dakota County, including:
- Eagan, Burnsville, and Apple Valley
- Lakeville, Farmington, and Rosemount
- Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul
- Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake
- Hastings
Most of Hastings is in Dakota County. However, a small part lies in Washington County.
Where Is a Dakota 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 Dakota County residents, that means Dakota County District Court. It is part of Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
Dakota County family cases are usually heard at the Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55, in Hastings. Some hearings may be held elsewhere, so check your court notice for the location.
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. Our office is about 20 to 30 minutes from most of northern Dakota County by I-494 or Highway 61.
We help Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, and Chisago county pages. You can also see the full list of areas we serve.
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