Family Law Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kathleen Newman + Associates, P.A.

225 S. Sixth Street Suite No. 1775 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 USA

 (612) 424-9477 or (888) 862-4174

www.kathynewmanlaw.com
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Law Firm Overview

Kathleen Newman + Associates, P.A. is an experienced, dedicated law firm located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our firm is a family law firm that is well connected in the Minneapolis market and known for handling complex financial, parenting and custody challenges in divorce. We use Minnesota divorce law to help our clients make informed and confident decisions about their lives, relationships and families.

When you visit our downtown Minneapolis divorce law office, we start with a simple question: How can I help you? You will immediately notice the integrity of that question. You will feel heard. You will get answers to questions that point you to a new solution. Your concerns about your business, financial situation or children will be addressed with extensive knowledge and resources. As you consider the short-term next steps, we are already looking years ahead to the potential impact of each decision. We discuss the divorce options and you choose, then we advise and honor your decisions.

While you may not have to go to court, choosing a family law attorney who is known for assertive counsel among peers and can advocate forcefully for you at trial may also help you to be successful in settlement negotiations. It puts you in a more secure position from the beginning. In addition to assertive representation of your financial concerns, we also assist with child custody and the creation of parenting plans in order to maintain family relationships and the wellbeing of children.

While we are experienced negotiators who obtain excellent results in settlement negotiations and mediation, we are also tough trial lawyers who consistently obtain excellent results. We don't put anything on the table unless we mean it. We don't bluff, backtrack or waste your time. We will work with you to obtain the best result based on the facts of your matter and your personal preferences.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Attorney Coaching; Closely Held Businesses; Contested Divorce; Divorce and Bankruptcy; Divorce Decree Modification; Hidden Assets; Non-marital Assets; Property Division

Practice Areas Description

Kathleen Newman + Associates, P.A. provides legal counsel and representation on the following areas of family law:

- Antenuptial Agreements

At our firm, we take action on behalf of individuals who find that their antenuptial agreement is a source of discord during their divorce. We work aggressively to contest prenuptial agreements that our clients feel should no longer apply and, on behalf of our clients, to defend prenuptial agreements that should be upheld.

- Attorney Coaching

Many attorneys greatly benefit from the guidance of an experienced life coach in making career decisions, increasing productivity and in creating work-life balance. Attorneys new to private practice wonder how to manage a work/life balance while maximizing productivity and career potential. Lawyers in mid-career need assistance with law firm management decisions and career transitions.

- Child Custody and Parenting Time

When parents wonder how their children are affected, we often talk to them about issues of child development. We encourage families to see counselors and other experts during this often difficult time. We work to offer guidance and support and are mindful of the emotional, mental, and physical health of parents and children.

- Child Support

At Kathleen Newman + Associates, P.A., we know that most parents want what is best for their kids. When couples with children divorce, the amount of child support to be paid is often a primary concern for parents, but there are other concerns that can get lost in the financial negotiation. As experienced family law attorneys, we balance the need for you to receive appropriate child support with the interpersonal needs of you and your children.

- Closely Held Businesses

At the law office of Kathleen Newman, our divorce lawyers know the finer points of business law so, when the division of marital assets in your divorce affects your company, we offer effective, specialized assistance to help protect your best interests. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we frequently represent divorce clients who have property division issues related to closely held businesses.

- Contested Divorce

At our firm, we work with husbands and wives to protect their interests during contested divorces. We work through negotiation and mediation to resolve divorce matters without costly and lengthy courtroom battles. However, should litigation be required, we are bulldogs where it counts.

- Divorce

People going through a divorce often need extra support, someone to listen to their concerns, protect their interests, and help them make decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. At the law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman, we have 25 years of legal experience. As skilled advocates, we help our divorce clients create effective divorce agreements so that they can move forward with their lives.

- Divorce and Bankruptcy

When bankruptcy is combined with or follows a divorce, there are additional legal, financial, tax and personal requirements that are difficult to navigate without knowledgeable advisors. In Hennepin County the law firm to call is Kathleen Newman + Associates, P.A. Our family law attorneys have connections to many reputable advisors and understand the additional challenges and options in bankruptcy proceedings.

- Divorce Decree Modification

To obtain divorce decree modifications, couples must file a post-decretal motion with the court. At the Minneapolis divorce law offices of Kathleen Newman & Associates, P.A., our experienced family law attorneys have worked with countless individuals, couples and families to obtain resolutions to domestic relations matters, including divorce decree modifications.

- Hidden Assets

At the Minneapolis law office of Kathleen Newman + Associates, P.A., we have the legal capacity and business knowledge to guide our clients through in-depth discovery of hidden assets during a divorce. We never hesitate to take action to protect your assets and interests. Our attorneys work with well-respected experts like forensic accountants and business and tax valuation experts, and we use our in-depth knowledge of the law to advocate forcefully for you.

- Mediation

We believe in mediation as a tool for effective resolutions as well—so much so that the concepts of mediation are integrated through all aspects of our divorce practice. We know that one of the reasons divorce mediation is an effective tool is because it is less expensive both emotionally and financially. It also gives couples more power to create solutions that really work for them.

- Non-marital Assets

When couples divorce, they face the often complex task of dividing the property they once shared. This property division can be difficult and emotional. As attorneys at the law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman, located in downtown Minneapolis, we help our clients take a holistic approach to property division, supporting their needs with access to resources, principles of mediation, and knowledge of the law.

- Separation of Marriage

Marriages do not always result in "happily ever after." However, there is an alternative to divorce: separation. Separation can be a temporary agreement while a husband and wife work on reconciliation, or it can be a permanent arrangement for the parties to live separately without formally divorcing. We can help you determine which option is right for you.

- Spousal Maintenance

When couples divorce, they want to maintain as much income and a similar lifestyle as they enjoyed while married. In many cases, that goal is difficult to achieve without some type of spousal maintenance agreement. At the Minneapolis divorce law office of Kathleen Newman, we frequently represent divorcing clients on spousal maintenance (often called spousal support or alimony) issues that deal directly with their standard of living.

- Property Division

Minnesota courts divide marital property equitably. This equitable division often becomes challenging when couples have both marital and nonmarital assets, complex assets like closely held businesses, or hidden assets.

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Ms. Kathleen M. Picotte Newman Attorney Child Support and Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation

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