Dakota County Law Blog

A family law blog with real world legal advice

There are so many reasons why I think divorces are terrible and too hard on families.  I love my wife and my little son dearly, I don’t even want to think about the thought of my little son living a life of divided parents.  For me, it’s just not right. As a divorce lawyer, I…

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Many people are confused about the process of hiring a divorce lawyer.  For instance, how do you know which lawyer is good for you?  How do you know if the lawyer will do a good job with your divorce?  Can you afford to pay a divorce lawyer?  These are all questions that are valid and…

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Most law firms and lawyers require that clients pay them an initial “retainer” in order to secure the services of a divorce lawyer.  However, many people that I have met with often have questions of what a “retainer” really means and what is done with it once it is paid by them to the lawyer.…

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