South Metro Divorce Trial Lawyer
In a divorce trial, your lawyer needs to know what is important and relevant under Minnesota law and what is not. − Burnsville family law attorney Merlyn Meinerts
There are circumstances when a determination of a court needs to be made on issues such as marital property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal maintenance. At the Meinerts Law Office, P.A. in Burnsville, Minnesota, we handle contested divorce actions throughout the south metro area of the Twin Cities, including Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville and Shakopee.
A contested divorce generally begins with a motion for temporary relief. Lawyer Merlyn Meinerts will seek temporary orders for child custody, visitation, child support, spousal maintenance and occupancy of a homestead while your divorce is in process.
After the temporary hearing, there will be a pretrial conference with you, your spouse and your attorneys to discuss your case with the judge. The judge will ask both sides if there is a possibility of negotiated resolution. If there is none, a divorce trial will be scheduled. Appropriate deadlines will be set for discovery and for each side to provide exhibitions and a witness list to the court.
The final step is a trial, which is comprised of testimony and exhibits. Rules of evidence apply, and information is presented to a judge in a formal manner. Witnesses can include experts, friends, neighbors and teachers.
Lawyer Merlyn Meinerts has the ability to boil down complex and confusing aspects of a contested divorce case and present those facts in a logical manner that is easy for a judge to understand and accept. In any divorce trial, what makes the difference is how your lawyer prepares your case and presents it to the judge.
Free Consultation With Divorce Litigation Attorney Merlyn Meinerts
Give your contested divorce the careful attention it deserves. Call Burnsville lawyer Merlyn Meinerts at 952.236.4562 or fill out our simple contact form for a free initial consultation.
