Minnesota Divorce Attorney

John E. Roach provides tireless advocacy to ensure you understand every step of the divorce process. Protect your future with an experienced legal advocate in your corner.

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Child Custody

We prioritize the best interests of your children, helping you navigate custody and parenting time matters.

Asset Division

From the family home to retirement accounts, Roach Law ensures you receive the marital property to which you are entitled.

Spousal Maintenance

We protect your long-term financial interests by strategically navigating issues involving spousal maintenance (alimony).

Comprehensive Representation

Minnesota divorce attorney John E. Roach works tirelessly to ensure that his clients understand the divorce process and end up with the best possible result for their situation. Divorce often comes with difficult legal, financial, and emotional decisions and it is important to have an excellent attorney in your corner.

Divorce can involve a variety of difficult topics and you may need to address child custody and parenting time, division of your assets and debts, child support, and spousal maintenance. John is dedicated to fighting for your goals in each of these areas, and will make sure that you are fully informed about all of your options.

Minnesota Divorce FAQ

Is Minnesota a "No-Fault" divorce state?

Yes. In Minnesota, you do not need to prove your spouse did something wrong. You only need to state that there has been an "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage, meaning the relationship cannot be saved.

How long do I need to live in Minnesota before filing?

At least one spouse must have lived in Minnesota for a minimum of 180 days (6 months) immediately preceding the start of the divorce case.

How is property divided in a MN divorce?

Minnesota follows "Equitable Distribution." This doesn't always mean a 50/50 split, but rather a fair division based on various factors, including the financial standing of each spouse.

What is the difference between Legal and Physical custody?

Legal Custody refers to the right to make major decisions about a child's upbringing (education, healthcare, religion). Physical Custody refers to the primary residence of the child. Both can be held "Solely" or "Jointly."

Do I have to go to court?

Not necessarily. If you and your spouse can reach a Marital Termination Agreement through negotiation or mediation, you may be able to finalize your divorce without ever stepping into a courtroom.

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