Skilled Divorce Lawyer in St. Paul, Minnesota

Twin Cities Divorce Attorney
Michael C. Black

Clients who are considering divorce face many difficult decisions. They have to decide visitation schedules for their children, asset and debt division agreements, child support arrangements and much more. A skilled family law lawyer can provide the guidance needed to make these decisions a little easier.

I'm attorney Michael Black. I have 31 years of family law experience helping clients through divorce. Over the course of my career, I have helped clients with family law issues regarding everything from child custody to equitable division of property. I assertively represent my clients' rights and needs, helping to ensure the final divorce agreement reflects their best interests.

If you are considering a divorce, contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation. I look forward to helping you work out a solution.

Divorce Mediation

Often, divorce agreements can be reached successfully — and much more cost-effectively — by working with a mediator.

In the past decade, I have developed a significant divorce mediation in the Twin Cities. I receive referrals from the Ramsey County Family Court as well as from other attorneys. In 2009 alone, I handled some 74 mediation cases. Since 2008 I have been a member of the panel selected by the Minnesota Court of Appeals to mediate family law appeals. I am a member of Conflict Resolution Minnesota, a voluntary association of mediators that sponsors education programs and provides outreach to the public.

While I encourage mediation, I am fully qualified and experienced in taking divorce cases to family court. I have handled hundreds of cases in divorce court over the years. This experience has demonstrated to me that many of my clients find they have much to gain when they make use of mediation to reach a mutually agreeable divorce agreement.

Arbitration in Minnesota Divorce and Family Law Cases

Some parties who want to avoid having a judge make a decision in their case will submit their dispute to a neutral party for binding arbitration. I have served as an arbitrator in a number of family law disputes.

If you would like to learn more about whether divorce mediation or arbitration can work for you, please contact me for a consultation.