Divorce Lawyer in Duluth, MN

Nicholas Schutz has represented men and women in hundreds of divorce cases. He can also assist in overcoming obstacles that often develop during a divorce, such as parenting time disputes and restraining orders. Mr. Schutz also protects clients' assets during the divorce by anticipating and preventing vindictive spouses from engaging in financial misdeeds.

If most of the issues between you and your spouse are uncontested, Mr. Schutz can quickly and efficiently finalize your divorce. By hiring Mr. Schutz to assist with your joint divorce, you will avoid the risks often associated with paralegals or so-called "divorce services."

Mr. Schutz has vast experience in negotiating favorable settlements, and is an experienced and trained negotiator. He can assist in the negotiation of all issues in your family law case, including custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), and division of property and debt. He will help you keep costs down when mediation is likely to result in a final settlement.

Divorce, and its various components, such as custody, parenting time, and spousal maintenance (alimony), is our focus. Mr. Schutz will use his considerable experience in this field to obtain a fair divorce for you, while keeping your costs down. When it is clear neither mediation nor negotiations will aid in resolving your divorce, he will vigorously litigate all disputed issues in your case. Mr. Schutz has broad trial and Court of Appeals experience, and will agressively seek a fair and favorable judgment in your family law matter.

Issues to consider when pursuing a divorce include:

• The division of marital property, including real estate, personal effects, investments, and retirement funds
• Child custody, visitation and child support
• Spousal maintenance
• Financial burden of maintaining two households vs. one
  Where both parties will live (Will one spouse move out of state? Will you sell your home?)

Contact us to learn more and to find out how we can help you with your marriage dissolution needs.

Read the Minnesota Statute on divorce:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, 518.06: Dissolution of Marriage