Family Law

Powerful Allies.

Marriage dissolution, custody and child support issues – even adoption – can take their toll on parties, causing emotional and financial trauma. The Family Law attorneys at Melchert Hubert Sjodin help you manage your pain and work toward positive results. We assist our clients in what can sometimes be a frustrating communication and negotiation process, seeking to avoid what could otherwise be a drawn out and difficult experience for your family.

Though the process of divorce can be very difficult, it doesn't have to be. Even if one side seems to speak a different language, or if your goals feel out of reach, our team provides constructive guidance on the legal options that may fit your situation. We can also explain the pros and cons in each phase of your case to help you make informed, logical decisions that will help you move on to the next stage of your life. Our goal is to help you achieve a fair and expeditious resolution.

We've had decades of experience with matrimonial law, whether you're looking at divorce or dissolution of marriage, property division, other issues with domestic relations, or considering prenuptial agreements. We can advise about alimony or spousal maintenance, and know the ins and outs of child custody and child support.

Questions we can answer include:

  • What are the benefits of mediation? Is mediation the same as alternative dispute resolution?
  • What is the difference between legal and physical custody? Is joint custody something I can expect?
  • How is child support calculated?
  • When is the right time to move forward with a step parent adoption?
  • Does the concept of alimony or spousal maintenance still apply today? If so, how does it work?

In an emotionally intense time, you can count on us to be diligent with the details, to bring calm and balance, and to serve as your ally as you create a new future.
What Clients Say
We are a 100-year-old highway heavy construction company. I grew up in the firm and my forefathers have used Melchert Hubert Sjodin for as long as I can remember. I'm of the thinking that if it isn't broken, don't change anything. We've continued to have a good experience and have never shopped fees; the relationship has been much more important.
– Richard W., client since the 1950s
Contact Information

Melchert Hubert Sjodin
Main Street Exchange Building
121 Main Street West, Suite 200
Waconia, Minnesota 55387

Phone: (952) 442-7707

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Communities Served:
Melchert Hubert and Sjodin are proud to serve the follwing Minnesota communities in the area of Real Estate Law: Arlington, Belle Plaine, Brownton, Buffalo Lake, Carver, Carver County, Cokato, Cologne, Dassel, Delano, Eden Prairie, Gaylord, Glencoe, Green Isle, Hamburg, Henderson, Howard Lake, Hutchinson, Jordan, Lester Prairie, Maple Lake, Minnetonka, Mound, New Prague, Norwood-Young America, Prior Lake, Rockford, Shakopee, Silver Lake, Victoria, Waconia, Watertown, Waverly, Winsted, Winthrop