Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, MN
Johnson Law Firm, P.A. has been exclusively practicing Minnesota family law for 25 years. Founded in 1993 by Mary Irene Johnson, the firm provides experienced legal representation in divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and other family law matters. Mary Johnson graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota and earned her Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. With extensive courtroom experience in St.Louis, Itasca, and Koochiching Counties, the firm combines deep local knowledge with a track record of successful appellate cases. The practice remains located just half a block from the St. Louis County Courthouse, offering personalized service to clients navigating complex family law issues.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Maintenance
Parenting Time
Protective Orders
Third Party Custody
Custody Modification
Document Preparation
Appellate Advocacy
Mediation Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 25 years of exclusive family law practice in Minnesota courts
- Proven track record in appellate court decisions
- Personalized legal strategies for complex family matters
- Deep local knowledge of northern Minnesota jurisdictions
- Direct courtroom experience with contested trials and hearings
What people say
Life changing
More than a lawyer
Excellent attorney
Best there is
Became a friend
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce legal services including property division, spousal maintenance, and child custody determinations. We guide clients through contested trials and negotiated settlements while protecting their financial and parental rights. With decades of courtroom experience, we ensure proper documentation of assets, debts, and income for equitable distribution under Minnesota law.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in initial custody determinations and modification cases under Minnesota's best interests standards. Our practice handles complex custody disputes involving relocation, parental fitness, and third-party interventions. We prepare detailed parenting plans addressing physical and legal custody while emphasizing children's emotional well-being throughout the legal process.
Spousal Maintenance
Our attorneys analyze income disparities and marital living standards to pursue fair maintenance awards. We present evidence regarding tax implications, employment capabilities, and lifestyle factors required for temporary or permanent support determinations. We also handle enforcement and modification of existing maintenance orders based on changed circumstances.
Protective Orders
We assist clients in obtaining emergency protective orders for domestic abuse victims, including provisions for residence exclusion and child custody modifications. Our team prepares detailed affidavits documenting abuse patterns and represents clients in subsequent hearings. We coordinate with law enforcement to ensure order enforcement and client safety.
Appellate Advocacy
With multiple published appellate decisions, we handle complex family law appeals across northern Minnesota. Our practice prepares detailed legal briefs challenging or defending trial court rulings on custody, property division, and support determinations. We leverage extensive knowledge of appellate procedures to advocate for favorable outcomes in Minnesota's Court of Appeals.
People
Mary Irene Johnson
Attorney at Law
Mary Johnson has practiced family law exclusively for 25 years in northern Minnesota. Graduating magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota and William Mitchell College of Law, she served as judicial clerk before establishing her practice. She handles complex family law matters across multiple counties and has argued multiple cases before Minnesota's Court of Appeals.
Questions
What documents are needed for filing divorce in Minnesota?
We require tax returns, paystubs, property deeds, vehicle titles, and debt statements to properly document assets, income, and liabilities for equitable division.
How does Minnesota determine child custody arrangements?
Courts consider the child's best interests using statutory factors including parental relationships, living environments, and children's adjustment needs in educational and social contexts.
Can custody arrangements be modified after divorce?
Yes, custody modifications require demonstrating endangerment to the child's well-being through documented evidence of changed circumstances affecting their safety or development.
How is spousal maintenance calculated in Minnesota?
Maintenance considers income disparities, marital living standards, and each party's financial needs versus the other's ability to pay, without using fixed formulas.
What constitutes grounds for a protective order?
Immediate protection orders require demonstrating fear of harm through documented incidents of physical abuse, threats, or harassment patterns affecting personal safety.
