Debra Yerigan has retired from the practice of law after nearly 40 years. If you’d like assistance on a matter or have questions about a previous matter she handled, please contact Theresa Bea.
Profile
Representative Experience
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Represented individual in divorce proceeding to achieve his straightforward goal: retaining his fighter jet and achieving visitation rights with the family parrot.
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Preserved multi-generational family wealth for multiple clients in numerous divorce proceedings.
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Represented client in limiting spousal maintenance obligation to a temporary duration in complex divorce involving issues related to non-working spouse.
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Represented client in dispute involving spousal maintenance obligation, limiting payment to less than one-third of the amount requested from opposing party.
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Represented individual wrongly accused of abuse in obtaining custody and parenting time.
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Successfully limited access to children by a parent with a history of behavioral issues which jeopardized the safety of the children.
Publications & Presentations
Publications
- Feature, “Divorce with Dignity” – Super Lawyers, August 2010
Presentations
- Presenter, “Advanced Business Issues in Divorce and the Impact of COVID-19” – Advanced Family Law Series, Minnesota CLE, 2020
- Presenter, “Spousal Maintenance Modifications and Terminations: What Happens in Retirement?” – Advanced Family Law Series, Minnesota CLE, 2019
- Presenter, “Strategies for Dealing with Retirement in Spousal Maintenance Negotiation, Mediation and Litigation” – Family Law Institute, Minnesota CLE, 2019
- Presenter, “The Journey from Baby Shark to Rainmaker” – Minnesota CLE, 2017
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Presenter, “Preparing for ‘I don’t’: New Landmines in Antenuptial Agreement Drafting and Enforcement” – Hennepin County and Ramsey County Bar Associations, 2017
- Presenter, “Bulletproof Prenups: Drafting and Litigating Antenuptial Agreements in a Post-Kremer World” – Minnesota CLE, 2017
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Presenter, “Kremer V. Kremer: What’s Up With Prenups?” – Olmstead Family Bar Association, 2017
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Facilitator, Divorce Camp – Minnesota Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2006-2013, 2015
- Presenter, “The Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act: What Family Law Lawyers Need to Know” – Minnesota CLE , 2015
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Presenter, “Trial Preparation for Your Case in Chief Including Preparation of Your Client for Direct Examination” – Hennepin County Bar Association, 2015
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Presenter, “Uffda! In Minnesota, the Fraudulent Transfers Act (UFTA) Applies to Divorce” – Hamline University School of Law, 2014
- Presenter, “Elimination of Bias: Working with Family Law Clients from Diverse Cultures” – Minnesota CLE, 2013
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Presenter, “Minnesota Same Sex Marriage and Its Impact on Family Law Practitioners”- Hamline University School of Law, 2013
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Presenter, “New Rules of Family Court Procedure” – Hennepin County Bar Association, 2012
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Presenter, “There’s A Rule About That” – Minnesota Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2012
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Presenter, “Family Law Series: New Family Court Rules” – Minnesota CLE, 2012
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Presenter, “New Rules! 2012 Amendments to the General Rules of Practice Family Court Procedure” – Minnesota CLE, 2012
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Presenter, “Advanced Appellate Practice for Family Law Attorneys” – Minnesota CLE, 2012
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Presenter, “Basic Appellate Practice for Family Law Attorneys” – Minnesota CLE, 2012
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Presenter, “Basics of Spousal Maintenance” – Minnesota CLE, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2012
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Presenter, “What Lawyers Love and Hate About Mediators and Arbitrators” – Minnesota CLE, 2011
Professional & Community
Admissions
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Minnesota
Associations
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Minnesota Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
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Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Minnesota Chapter, Board of Examiners, Fellow
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Minnesota Women Lawyers, Member
Honors & Distinctions
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Top Minnesota Family Law Attorney, Minnesota Super Lawyers®
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Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
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Recognized Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America©, 2007-2024
- Best Lawyers in Minnesota, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2016-2024
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Top 50 Women Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2011-2023
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Top 100 Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics and Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2005-2022
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Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics and Minnesota Super Lawyers®,1996 – 1997; and 2000 – 2023
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