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Minneapolis Family Law Attorney, Mediator and Coach

At the Minneapolis law office of Kathleen M. Newman, you can speak openly and honestly. You can expect attentive and no-nonsense counsel that helps you understand exactly how Minnesota law could affect you. We don't jump to conclusions before hearing your story, perspective and goals.

Upfront honesty on all levels helps us to look at multiple ways to approach family law issues, figuring out what is reasonable and using that information as a foundation for effective mediation and zealous advocacy in the courtroom. Contact us  to learn how we can help you.

Divorce

If you are going through a separation or divorce, consider the respected 25 years of family law experience at the law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman. As skilled advocates, we help our contested divorce clients move past roadblocks and delays to create effective divorce agreements and work toward the best possible outcome. We also work with clients facing divorce and bankruptcy as well as those who need counsel on:

• Child custody and parenting time. Parents often worry that the divorce will keep them from being as close to their children as they once were. We help create plans that are best for parents and children and maintain the all important parent-child bond.
• Child support. Protect your children from the adverse economic impacts of a divorce while making sure that they receive proper support under the law.
• Defending and challenging antenuptial agreements. Under Minnesota law, in order to be enforced, prenuptial agreements must be fair at the time of divorce in addition to being fair when they were created.
• Spousal maintenance. In a divorce, the income that formerly supported one household must often be stretched to support two. We can help spouses protect their interests and receive the financial support they need.
• Property division. Minnesota courts divide marital property equitably. This equitable division often becomes challenging when couples have both marital and nonmarital assets, complex assets like closely held businesses, or hidden assets.
• Divorce decree modifications. Life circumstances and events often make it necessary to seek modifications of the original divorce orders. From job loss to relocation to remarriage, our attorneys work with our clients to find solutions to every situation.

Attorney Coaching

Many attorneys greatly benefit from the guidance of an experienced life coach in making career decisions, increasing productivity and in creating work-life balance. Attorneys new to private practice wonder how to manage a work/life balance while maximizing productivity and career potential. Lawyers in mid-career need assistance with law firm management decisions and career transitions.

Attorney Kathleen M. Newman has experienced a great deal of professional success in her 25-year career as a trial attorney. As a former managing partner at a large law firm, she gained important insight on these issues. She now shares this success and experience to help her colleagues maximize the potential in their own careers. Kathleen trained at the internationally renowned Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara and is a certified Life Coach, focusing her coaching practice on legal professionals.

Contact Our Office

To discuss your family law, mediation or attorney coaching needs, contact us at the Minneapolis law office of Kathleen M. Picotte Newman. We are available at 612-424-9477 or toll-free at 888-862-4174.

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