Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Little Canada, MN
The Divorce For Dads was established in 1989 by partners Mark Nygaard and Mark A. Longe. Our primary area of practice is family law, with a special focus on representing fathers and protecting their rights in custody, parenting time, and child support cases. We are the oldest established father's rights law office in Minnesota, with over fifty-five years of combined experience in family law. Our attorneys have achieved successful results in hundreds of cases across the Twin Cities area and central and southern Minnesota. We advocate for fathers through legal representation, volunteer lobbying at the Minnesota state legislature, and free legal clinics.Our office is sensitive to the concerns of fathers seeking to maintain strong relationships with their children during and after marital dissolution or separation. We also provide representation in paternity cases and have experience in complex custody and property issues. Our attorneys have argued cases at both trial and appellate levels and are committed to keeping legal costs reasonable by encouraging client involvement in case preparation. We prioritize transparency, client education, and ethical representation.
Services
Family Law Representation
Custody & Parenting Time
Child Support Cases
Divorce Proceedings
Paternity Establishment
Property Division
Spousal Maintenance
Post-Dissolution Modifications
Domestic Abuse Cases
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of combined experience in family law representation.
- Our firm specializes in protecting fathers' rights in custody and child support cases.
- We offer a free one-half hour initial consultation for new clients.
- Our attorneys have achieved favorable results in hundreds of contested family law cases.
- We prioritize cost-effective legal strategies while maintaining strong advocacy.
Services
Family Law Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive family law services including custody disputes, child support negotiations, and divorce proceedings. We specialize in protecting fathers' rights while maintaining ethical standards. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with cost-effective strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients across Minnesota.
Custody & Parenting Time
We represent clients in contested custody cases and parenting time arrangements. Our attorneys have extensive experience with custody evaluations, evidentiary hearings, and post-divorce modifications. We focus on maintaining meaningful parent-child relationships while adhering to Minnesota family law statutes and court procedures.
Child Support Cases
Our firm handles child support calculations, modifications, and enforcement actions. We help clients navigate Minnesota's child support guidelines while considering individual circumstances. Our approach balances legal requirements with practical solutions for both custodial and non-custodial parents.
Divorce Proceedings
We guide clients through all aspects of divorce including property division, spousal maintenance, and post-dissolution modifications. Our attorneys have tried numerous contested cases and negotiated settlements that protect clients' interests while minimizing conflict and legal costs.
Paternity Establishment
Our firm assists unmarried parents in establishing legal paternity and related rights. We handle cases involving custody, parenting time, and child support for fathers seeking to formalize their parental relationships through Minnesota's paternity laws and court procedures.
People
Mark A. Longe
Attorney
Licensed since 1986, Mark A. Longe graduated summa cum laude from Hamline University with degrees in political science and economics. He practices family law with a focus on fathers' rights and resides in Shoreview with his three children.
Mark Nygaard
Attorney
Licensed since 1987, Mark Nygaard graduated cum laude from Hamline University. He has advocated for fathers' rights through legal representation, legislative lobbying, and community education. He resides in Saint Paul and handles complex family law cases.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law with a focus on fathers' rights, including custody, child support, divorce, paternity, and post-dissolution modifications.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide a free one-half hour initial consultation for new clients seeking family law representation.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area and central/southern Minnesota counties including Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota.
What are your attorney fees?
Our hourly rates range from $125–$300 depending on case complexity, with retainer fees varying by specific legal needs and circumstances.
How do you handle contested custody cases?
We combine litigation experience with strategic advocacy, having successfully resolved hundreds of contested custody cases through trial or negotiation.