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Getting divorced in Minneapolis? Minnesota is a no-fault state, so you don't have to prove anyone did anything wrong — only that the marriage has broken down. Most Minneapolis divorce lawyers bill hourly at about $250 to $450 with a retainer up front; an uncontested divorce often runs a flat $1,500 to $4,000, while a contested case with custody or property fights can reach five figures. The Hennepin County family court handles your case. The firms below cover custody, support, and property division.
Updated December 30, 2025
Divorce, custody, mediation, collaborative law
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Divorce, custody, family law
Divorce, custody, mediation
Divorce, custody, family law
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Minnesota divides marital property equitably, which means fairly — not automatically 50/50. That often lands close to equal, but a Hennepin County judge can split things differently based on the circumstances, and non-marital property (an inheritance, assets owned before the marriage) can stay with the spouse who can trace it. Sorting out what's marital versus non-marital is one of the biggest drivers of cost in a contested case.
Timing depends almost entirely on agreement. An uncontested Minneapolis divorce can finalize in roughly two to four months. A contested one usually takes six months to over a year, and longer when custody or complex assets are in play. Minnesota encourages alternative dispute resolution, and many couples resolve custody and finances through mediation or a collaborative process, which is faster and cheaper than a trial.
On custody, Minnesota uses 'legal custody' (decision-making) and 'physical custody' (where the child lives) and decides based on the child's best interests across a list of statutory factors. Child support follows state guidelines tied to both parents' incomes and parenting time. The firms below handle custody disputes, spousal maintenance, high-asset property division, and post-decree modifications.