Family Law Overview

Divorce & Family Law Lawyers

The Family Law team at Hansen, Dordell, Bradt, Odlaug & Bradt works closely with each client to address his or her specific situation. Whether you are facing divorce or working out the details of a child custody arrangement, it is important to consider future legal and financial consequences. As family law attorneys, we are dedicated to providing clients with the answers they need to make informed decisions. We calculate child support payments, explain the division of property in divorce cases, discuss what factors are important in child custody decisions, and refer clients to counseling and professional resources when additional support is needed.

In a divorce or family law dispute, being prepared is half the battle. To discuss your case and how we can help you be prepared, contact our firm today.

Preparing Your Case - Documentation and Records

Regardless of whether you're involved in a divorce, child custody dispute, or enforcement issue, you may need to provide the following documents:

Tax returns
Bank statements
Credit card reports
Retirement fund report
Proof of monthly income
Mortgage statements
Proof of insurance coverage for children
Title or deeds to any real property or businesses owned

Mediation May Be The Answer

Because litigation can be expensive, many families are turning to mediation as a cost-effective alternative. Mediation allows the parties to determine the terms of a divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, or post-divorce modification settlement and it permits the parties to have control of their own future. The family law lawyers at Hansen, Dordell will identify the critical financial and legal issues of each case in order to avoid emotional confrontations that often derail negotiations.

After identifying common ground, the mediator will help both parties work towards a resolution that is in everyone's best interests and acceptable to all. The parties can determine visitation schedules and custody arrangements, and even negotiate who will take over certain forms of debt in a divorce -- all without having to go before a judge.

Family Law Services

Our family law practice services include:

Divorce and legal separation
Child custody and visitation (parenting time)
Child support and spousal maintenance
Post divorce issues including modification and enforcement
Complex property division
Marital and non marital issues
Divorces involving self-employment or business ownership
Retirement valuation and division
Domestic abuse and restraining orders
Family law mediation and arbitration

Family Law Attorneys

Family Law Team

Julie La Fleur and Amanda Hagen co-head the Family Law Practice Area at HDBOB