Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Minneapolis
Arnold Rodman & Pletcher has established itself as a trusted Minnesota family law firm with extensive experience in handling complex legal matters. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in family law, including specialized expertise in interstate and international divorce cases involving multiple jurisdictions. We prioritize compassionate representation while maintaining the highest standards of legal advocacy, ensuring clients receive both emotional support and rigorous legal counsel. Our practice covers all aspects of family law, from child custody and spousal maintenance to property division and Hague Convention cases. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to continuing legal education, with attorneys frequently invited to speak at national seminars on advanced family law topics. Our team combines technical proficiency with genuine concern for clients navigating life's most challenging transitions.We utilize proven mediation techniques and alternative dispute resolution methods to minimize conflict while aggressively advocating for clients' rights when litigation becomes necessary. Our paralegals maintain current certifications through ongoing professional development, ensuring efficient case management and meticulous attention to detail. We serve clients across Minnesota while handling complex cases with international dimensions, maintaining professional networks to address cross-border legal challenges effectively. Our track record of successful outcomes in high-conflict custody disputes and intricate property division cases demonstrates our capability to resolve even the most complicated family law matters.
Services
Dissolution of Marriage
International Family Law
Child Support
Property Division
Relocation Cases
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Parental Kidnapping
Third-Party Custody
Post-Decree Matters
Prenuptial Agreements
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in complex family law cases
- Our attorneys speak nationally on advanced family law topics
- We combine mediation expertise with aggressive courtroom advocacy
- Our paralegals maintain current certifications through continuing education
- We handle international cases involving European and US jurisdictions
What people say
Highest professionalism
Compassionate advocate
Complex case handling
Successful court outcomes
Thorough preparation
Services
Dissolution of Marriage
Our divorce attorneys handle complex marital dissolution cases with sensitivity and legal precision. We guide clients through asset division, spousal support negotiations, and child custody arrangements while maintaining professional courtroom representation. Our team manages high-conflict divorces involving international jurisdictions and substantial assets. We prioritize minimizing emotional distress while protecting clients' legal rights throughout the process.
International Family Law
We specialize in cross-border family law matters involving multiple jurisdictions. Our expertise covers Hague Convention cases, international child custody disputes, and divorce proceedings requiring coordination between US and foreign legal systems. We handle complex cases involving European and North American jurisdictions with established professional networks to ensure effective legal representation across borders.
Child Support
Our attorneys provide comprehensive child support services including initial determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions. We calculate support obligations according to Minnesota guidelines while addressing unique circumstances like international income sources or special needs children. We represent clients in contested hearings and facilitate cooperative parenting arrangements to ensure children's financial needs are met.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer mediation and collaborative law services to resolve family law disputes amicably. Our certified mediators facilitate productive negotiations to reach mutually acceptable agreements on custody, support, and property division. This approach reduces conflict and legal costs while maintaining relationships, particularly beneficial for co-parenting situations and high-net-worth divorces requiring privacy.
Third-Party Custody
We represent grandparents, stepparents, and other caregivers seeking custody rights. Our attorneys handle complex third-party custody cases involving termination of parental rights, adoption, and visitation disputes. We advocate for stable living arrangements when biological parents cannot provide proper care, with extensive experience in autism spectrum cases requiring specialized parenting plans.
People
Valerie D. Arnold
Partner
With over 20 years of family law experience, Valerie Arnold advocates for clients in complex divorce and custody cases. She speaks nationally on advanced family law topics and handles international cases involving multiple jurisdictions. Her practice focuses on protecting clients' rights while minimizing family conflict through mediation and litigation.
Michael G. Cain
Partner
Michael Cain focuses on achieving fair divorce settlements while minimizing legal expenses. He represents clients in contested custody battles and property division cases, combining negotiation skills with courtroom advocacy. His practice emphasizes practical solutions for clients facing complex family law challenges.
Jessica Fuller
Paralegal
Jessica Fuller provides essential support in family law cases with her detailed knowledge and continuing legal education. She assists attorneys with case management, document preparation, and client communication, maintaining high professional standards through ongoing paralegal training programs.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, prenuptial agreements, and international family law cases involving multiple jurisdictions.
Do you handle international divorce cases?
Yes, we specialize in international family law matters involving European and US jurisdictions, including Hague Convention cases and cross-border custody disputes.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 20 years of combined experience, with advanced training in complex property division, mediation techniques, and international family law proceedings.
How do you approach child custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights, handling high-conflict custody disputes and creating tailored parenting plans for unique family situations.
What are your office hours?
Our Minneapolis office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM for client consultations and legal services.
