All Things Minnesota Family Law
Jason Kohlmeyer, divorce lawyer, Kohlmeyer Hagen
I’ve practiced Minnesota family law for 26 years. This site is where I answer, in plain English, the questions people ask me every week.
Family Law Guides
Complete, plain-English guides to Minnesota divorce, custody, support and property. Updated for 2026.
Divorce
How a Minnesota divorce works, from filing to the final decree.
Custody & Parenting Time
Legal and physical custody, the best-interests factors and the 50/50 myth.
Child Support
How support is calculated, changed and enforced in Minnesota.
Property Division
Houses, retirement accounts, businesses and family farms in a divorce.
Fathers’ Rights
Paternity, the Recognition of Parentage and custody for unmarried fathers.
Spousal Maintenance
When alimony is awarded in Minnesota, how much and for how long.
Free Minnesota Family Law Calculators
Child Support CalculatorBasic support from both incomes and overnights.Estimate support →
Parenting Time CalculatorOvernights and percentage for any schedule.Count overnights →
Divorce Cost EstimatorA realistic cost range in 14 quick questions.Estimate your cost →
401(k) and IRA CalculatorWhat a retirement account is really worth after tax.See the real value →
Family Law Blog
Shorter posts on specific questions. The newest post in each topic is below.
Behind the Headlines
Minnesota family law in the news: celebrity divorces, new laws and court decisions, with my take on what they mean for you. See all news posts
