Business Details
33 Years
experience
Minnesota Family Law Experts Since 1993
Johnson Law Firm, P.A. has been dedicated to Minnesota family law for over 25 years. Founded in 1993 by Mary Irene Johnson, our firm provides experienced legal representation in divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and other family law matters. Our attorney combines deep local knowledge with extensive courtroom experience, serving clients across St. Louis, Itasca, and Koochiching Counties.We prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients understand their rights while navigating complex legal processes. Our practice emphasizes thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and compassionate guidance during challenging life transitions. With a track record of successful court appearances and appellate cases, we deliver reliable counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Maintenance
Parenting Time
Orders for Protection
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of exclusive family law practice in Minnesota courts
- Proven appellate court success in complex family law cases
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to northern Minnesota jurisdictions
- Comprehensive understanding of state-specific custody and support laws
- Direct courtroom experience with Minnesota's unique family law statutes
What people say
Life changing legal advice
Exceptional courtroom representation
Compassionate yet effective advocate
Deep understanding of family law
Personalized case strategies
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce legal services covering property division, spousal maintenance, and child custody matters. We guide clients through Minnesota's specific divorce procedures while protecting their financial and parental rights. Our experience includes handling complex asset divisions and contested trials.
Child Custody
We represent clients in initial custody determinations and modification cases. Our practice addresses legal and physical custody arrangements, parenting time schedules, and interstate custody disputes. We advocate for solutions that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights.
Spousal Maintenance
Our firm handles maintenance determinations considering income disparities, marriage duration, and living standards. We provide strategic counsel on temporary support during proceedings and permanent maintenance arrangements, ensuring compliance with Minnesota's discretionary guidelines.
Parenting Time
We assist clients in establishing enforceable parenting time schedules and modifying existing arrangements. Our services include mediation support and courtroom representation to resolve disputes over visitation rights, ensuring compliance with Minnesota's mandatory parenting time statutes.
Orders for Protection
Our firm provides urgent legal assistance with domestic abuse protection orders. We help clients navigate emergency procedures while ensuring proper documentation of threats or harm. We represent both petitioners seeking protection and respondents contesting allegations.
People
Mary Irene Johnson
Attorney at Law
Mary Irene Johnson has practiced Minnesota family law exclusively since 1993. A University of North Dakota honors graduate and William Mitchell College of Law Juris Doctor recipient, she brings 25+ years of courtroom experience in divorce, custody, and appellate cases across northern Minnesota jurisdictions.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of Minnesota family law including divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, parenting time, third-party custody, and orders for protection across northern Minnesota jurisdictions.
How much does a divorce cost in Minnesota?
Costs vary based on case complexity. We offer transparent billing and can discuss fee structures during your initial consultation, focusing on efficient resolution while protecting your rights.
Can I modify an existing custody order?
Yes, but Minnesota requires demonstrating significant endangerment to the child. We can evaluate your situation and guide you through the two-stage modification process.
Do you handle appellate family law cases?
Yes, with over 25 years of experience including multiple Minnesota Court of Appeals appearances. Our firm has successfully argued both affirmed and reversed family law decisions.
How quickly can I get an order for protection?
Emergency orders can be obtained the same day through the courthouse. We recommend consulting an attorney before filing to ensure proper documentation of threats or harm.
What documents are needed for divorce?
We require financial records, property deeds, vehicle titles, and debt statements. Our detailed checklist helps streamline the process and minimize legal fees.
