St. Paul Family Law & Divorce Attorneys

Trusted Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in St. Paul, MN 

St. Paul Divorce Lawyers 

Clear, Compassionate Guidance for Divorce, Custody & Minnesota Family Law in Saint Paul

Families in St. Paul face unique realities — city-to-suburb commutes, blended households, multigenerational living arrangements, and parenting schedules that stretch across Minneapolis–St. Paul and beyond. At Johnson/Turner, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges with confidence. 

Our St. Paul office proudly serves families throughout St. Paul, Highland Park, Frogtown, Summit Hill, Payne-Phalen, Como Park, West Side, the Midway area, and the broader Ramsey County region. Whether you’re going through a divorce, negotiating custody, planning your estate, or managing probate, our mission is simple: to deliver clarity, guidance, and unwavering support when your family needs it most. 

Our Saint Paul Office Location

Located inside the Campbell Mithun Tower in downtown St. Paul, our office is steps away from the Ramsey County Courthouse — giving clients convenient access to the courts and legal resources. Parking ramps, skyway access, and virtual consultations make meeting with us easy no matter where you’re coming from. 

Our Saint Paul Team

Meet some of the friendly faces you’ll see at our Saint Paul office! Our legal teams often cover several locations, traveling wherever they’re needed most — but they proudly call the Saint Paul office one of their home bases.

Our Areas of Practice in the Twin Cities

We provide comprehensive legal services focused on protecting Minnesota families — across Family Law, Estate Planning, and Probate & Estate Administration.

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Family Law in Ramsey County

St. Paul families often navigate complex schedules, multiple school districts, and co-parenting that spans city borders. We build legal strategies that reflect real life. 

  • Divorce & Separation: From amicable agreements to complex disputes, we help you build a strong path forward. 
  • Child Custody & Support: Practical schedules that work for families across St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding suburbs. We guide you through Minnesota guidelines and advocate for fair, predictable outcomes.
  • Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) & Property Division: In Ramsey County, property division and maintenance issues often involve unique commuter/home-equity situations; we’re well positioned to guide you.
  • Adoption, Guardianship & Conservatorship: When your family is expanding or evolving, we make sure the legal structure supports your loved ones.
  • High-Asset Divorce: Tailored support for professionals, business owners, couples with investments, and families with complex finances. 
  • Relocation & Post-Decree Modifications: Life changes — and your orders may need to change too. We help you update them legally and fairly. 
 

We proudly serve families across St. Paul’s neighborhoods — from Highland Park to East Side to Como — as well as the wider Ramsey County region.” 

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Estate Planning in the Metro

St. Paul’s diverse family structures and long-established neighborhoods make estate planning essential. We help with: 

  • Wills & Trusts 
  • Powers of Attorney & Health-Care Directives 
  • Planning for blended or multi-household families 
  • Trusts for children or vulnerable adults 
  • Legacy planning, tax considerations & asset protection 

We ensure your plan is clear, customized, and legally sound. 

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Probate & Estate Administration

We support families facing loss with calm, compassionate guidance. 

Our probate services include: 

  • Filing probate through Ramsey County District Court 
  • Managing all notices, deadlines & required documentation 
  • Coordinating property transfers, asset distribution & creditor issues 
  • Closing the estate efficiently and correctly 

You won’t have to navigate the process alone. 

Our Divorce & Family Law Solutions

No two families are alike — that’s why we offer flexible, customizable solutions that fit your needs:

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Handle your divorce yourself — with attorney-built resources, checklists, and peace of mind. Perfect for uncontested situations.

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Work together with your spouse to reach agreements in a calm, respectful setting — with our legal team guiding and handling all court paperwork.

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When your case is complex or contested, we’re in your corner — providing full legal support, strategy, and courtroom representation if needed.

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Local Resources for Saint Paul Families

George Latimer Central Library – St. Paul Public Library  Offers legal reference materials, access to Minnesota statutes, and public research resources. 

90 W 4th St, St Paul, MN 55102

Ramsey County Law Library  Located within the courthouse; provides legal guides, statutes, and librarian assistance. 

15 Kellogg Blvd UNIT 1815, St Paul, MN 55102

   

FAQs for the Metro Area

Where is my St. Paul divorce or custody case heard?

Nearly all cases are handled at the Ramsey County Family Court in downtown St. Paul — conveniently located near our office. 

Venue typically depends on county residency and where the child primarily resides. Cross-county cases are common, and we help determine the correct venue. 

Yes — we have 2 packages that purposefully avoid litigation; DIYvorce and FairWell Mediation. Even when you are on the path to court, we often settle our cases in the required mediation step before court.  

School placement can greatly influence weekday schedules and transportation logistics. We help create practical, child-focused parenting plans. 

Yes — Ramsey County strongly supports alternative dispute resolution and often requires mediation before trial. 

Contact Our Saint Paul Office Today

As your friends in law, we’re committed to helping Ramsey County families find lasting resolutions and peace of mind.

📍 445 Minnesota Street, Suite #1500, St. PaulMN 55101

📞 (651) 427-1473

Schedule a initial free consultation— meet with us in person or online to discuss how ourSaint Paul legal team can help you protect your family and your future.

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Real People. real Stories. Real Results.

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I am so pleased with the outcome of getting my building approval due solely to Attorney Snyder's expertise, knowledge and skill. Working on this project for years, we were ready to give up. Attorney Snyder is the ultimate professional working to smooth things over with county officials so the permit was granted. The fees charged were well worth it and reasonable. If another need arises I would hire Johnson Turner immediately.
Erin and everyone at Johnson/Turner were amazing. I was going through the hardest and scariest time in my life and they went above and beyond to make me feel confident that they were there to help take care of everything. Every person I met through Johnson/Turner has been wonderful to work with. I highly recommend utilizing their services when you find yourself in need of a knowledgeable, caring, professional and trustworthy team to help you through all of life's hard times!
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