D. Patrick McCullough

Pat McCullough is a nationally recognized trial attorney, concentrating his expertise in the areas of personal injury and family law. He founded the law firm in 1971 after being admitted to the state and federal courts of Minnesota. Pat has attained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of A/V (very high to preeminent), which ranks attorneys based on experience, ability, and ethics.

Pat is a member of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Business Monthly, and Minnesota Law and Politics, every year since the honor began. The same magazines have listed him as one of the top 100 lawyers in Minnesota and as one of the top 40 family law lawyers in Minnesota. Since the inception of the Minnesota Supreme Court’s Continuing Legal Education Program, Pat has helped formulate the program and teach district court judges, referees, and magistrates. He is a frequent lecturer to other attorneys and is a contributing author to numerous legal publications. Pat is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist for Minnesota and on a National Level. Fewer than 3% of Minnesota lawyers attain this credential, and on the national level, the percentage of lawyers with this honor is even smaller.

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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Minnesota

Since 1971

Diplomat

American College of Family Trial Lawyers

Current

Member

American Bar Association

Current

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Current

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Current

Member

Minnesota Association of Mediators

Current

Member & Faculty

Judicial College Family Law Curriculum

Current

Member

Minnesota Association for Justice and American Association for Justice

Current

Board of Directors

Ramsey County Placement

Current

Arbitrator

American Abitration Assocation

Current

Ethics Committee

Ramsey County Bar Association

1988 - 1997

President

American Academy of Matrimonial Laywers

1990 - 1991

Chair of Family Law Section

Ramsey County Bar Association

1989 - 1989

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. (1971)

1971

Bemidji State University

B.S. (1967) | Psychology & Sociology

1967

Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

Minnesota State Bar  # 069978

Member

Current

Child Support

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

January 27, 2004

Marital and Nonmarital Assets: The Law in Minnesota

Minn. Family Law Journal, Vol. 4, No. 9, July/August, 1989

1989

Rule 114 Qualified Mediator

MN Alternative Dispute Resolution

Q. I have a daughter who is 19 yrs old and hast not graduated. the mother requested the court for another yr of support

April 4, 2019

A: It depends upon what your Judgment and Decree states relative to this issue.

Q. How can I get my support lowered as my income has decreased singnificantly.?

December 31, 2018

A: A substantial change in financial circumstances can be a basis to change a child support obligation. I would need to know much more to give you a complete answer. You would need to bring a motion in order to lower support(unless your X agreed). You should talk with an atty to help you.

Q. I am a Grandparent to 4 granddaughters that are in harms way with their parents. I want to file for emergency custody.

December 31, 2018

A: I would suggest you hire a family law attorney to help you.