Walz Law Offices

Family Law

Family Law Attorney in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Over 20 Years of Experience in Divorce and Family Law

If you are contemplating filing for divorce or are already a party to a family law dispute, you want an experienced attorney to guide you through the process. Decisions about child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and the division of marital assets can be complex, confusing and often colored by emotion. You want a lawyer who knows the law, who will help you understand your options and will work with you to help you make informed decisions that will benefit everyone in the long run.

At Walz Law Offices, we have over 20 years of experience handling family law matters for men and women throughout Stearns County and the surrounding communities in central Minnesota. The hallmark of our practice is our dedication to personal service and attention. Throughout your case, you will always work directly with an attorney. Contact us to set up a free initial consultation.

We work closely with individuals at all stages of a divorce or family law dispute, from the decision to file through negotiated settlements, trial, and post-judgment requests for modification or enforcement. We handle all matters related to or arising out of a divorce, including

• Child custody and visitation. We will help you identify and implement custody and visitation arrangements that promote the best interests of your children while protecting your rights as parents.
• Child support. We will help you secure a support order that complies with Minnesota's guidelines for child support. We will make certain that all relevant income, including self-employment, seasonal and commission income, is properly considered.
• Alimony or spousal maintenance. We will work with you to determine whether alimony is warranted and, if so, the appropriate amount, duration and frequency of payments.
• The division of property. We will help you equitably divide the debts and assets of your marriage, making certain that obligations and assets acquired outside of the marriage are excluded from the marital estate. We will make certain that all appropriate assets are considered, including real estate, bank accounts and investments, retirement funds and business assets.
• Child support modification and child support enforcement actions. If your divorce is final, but your circumstances have changed or your ex-spouse is not complying with the divorce decree, we can prepare and file the pleadings necessary to change your divorce judgment or obtain an order for contempt.
• Paternity disputes. We advise men and women in paternity actions, whether for purposes of child support or visitation.

In Minnesota, fairness is generally built into the family law process. You need an attorney to help you understand your rights and options, and to help you know where the biases and equities are built into the system. At our offices, we will always keep you informed of the status of your claims, as well as what to expect moving forward, so that you have no surprises.

To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced family law attorney, e-mail our offices or call us at 320-251-5000. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, and evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. We accept Visa and MasterCard as payment for family law services.

See our home page for additional information regarding your free initial consultation.

Walz Law Offices
Germain Professional Center
1411 West Saint Germain Street
Suite 206
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Telephone: 320-251-5000
Fax: 320-253-3922
Toll Free: 888-253-3922

At Walz Law Offices, we represent individuals throughout St. Cloud and Stearns County in central Minnesota, including the communities of Waite Park, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Little Falls, Brainerd, Princeton, Sauk Centre, Annandale, Cold Spring, Milaca, Long Prairie, Richmond, Big Lake, Monticello and Buffalo; and in Benton County, Sherburne County, Morrison County, Wright County, Douglas County, Mille Lacs County, Crow Wing County, Todd County and Meeker County.