Family Law

St. Paul, Minnesota, Family Attorney

Our office is located in Little Canada, Minnesota, right off I-35E and I694. At Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA, we handle family law matters for clients living and working in the Twin Cities metro area and all seven metro counties. We know that families in the middle of a divorce or legal separation can feel traumatized by the process. That is why we try to ensure that our clients feel that they have representation that is competent in all the legal matters, but also compassionate and caring about the emotional issues that can arise. We do all we can to assist our clients to have a fair and amicable divorce settlement. We embrace creative resolution of your unique family situation. We return phone calls and are available for you during this difficult time. If you are considering a divorce or have been served with divorce papers, contact a Minnesota family attorney for assistance today.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Family Lawyers

We handle all issues that arise in Minnesota family law cases, including spousal support, often referred to as alimony, child custody, child support and property division matters, including the valuation of small businesses. We have a network of financial experts that help our clients in making the financial decisions required in divorce cases. We also handle child support and custody modification, often arising upon the relocation of a parent. We handle spousal support modification matters. And, when a former spouse is failing to abide by the divorce or separation order, we handle the on-going enforcement matters.

We also handle adoption and prepare ante nuptial or pre-nuptial agreements which may be warranted in second marriages or your particular situation.

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

We encourage our clients, whether they are divorce or custody parties or those seeking grandparent visitation or third party custody, to resolve child custody matters with as little conflict as possible. We know how hard a custody battle can be on the children. If you have custody or visitation issues, are seeking parental access that has been denied, or looking at the possibility of step-parent adoption, contact an experienced family law attorney at Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA, today.

Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA
303 E. Little Canada Road
St. Paul Minnesota 55117-1625
Phone: (651) 484 7000
Fax: (651) 484 6174
www.gertenvanv.com

At Gerten and Van Valkenburg, PA, we proudly serve family law, estate planning, real estate, and small business clients throughout the twin cities metro area including the cities of: Arden Hills, Blaine, Fridley, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, Minneapolis, North Oaks, Oakdale, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Woodbury  Apple Valley, Burnsville, Columbia Heights, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Eagan,  Hastings, Mendota, Rosemount, Stillwater, Forest Lake,  Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Richfield, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata, and the counties of Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey , Sherburne, Stearns, and Washington.