Every divorce is unique, but whether the case involves a large or small estate; custody and parenting time issues; spousal maintenance or non-marital claims; Messerli Kramer’s Family Law attorneys have the experience to ensure our clients’ interests are protected. Our attorneys understand which processes are best-suited for each particular case and are highly-skilled in utilizing the appropriate solution, be it mediation or litigation.

Representative Experience

  • Represented client in obtaining a favorable result in a complex dissolution, involving a multi-million dollar property division and the fraudulent concealment of valuable assets.

  • Represented client in negotiating a lump-sum cash buyout of a well-known business in the Twin Cities.

  • Represented client in obtaining successful decision in a landmark Minnesota Supreme Court case that defined income for child support purposes.

  • Represented individual with unique assets in divorce proceeding to successfully retain fighter jet and obtain visitation of beloved family pet.

  • Represented client in obtaining favorable judgement involving a multi-state divorce with disputed custody and eight-figure marital estate.

  • Represented client in settlement negotiations of a complex estate with significant and unique nonmarital interests while one of the parties was under criminal indictment.

  • Negotiated spousal buy-outs on behalf of closely-held business owners and entrepreneurs to preserve business liquidity, profitability, and operational control.


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