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Kathleen E. Rusler O'Connor

Kathleen E. Rusler O'Connor

"EXPERIENCE TO SEE BEYOND THE CONFLICT IN FAMILY LAW"
  • Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Minnesota
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EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION WITH PERSONAL CLIENT SERVICE
O’Connor Law and Mediation PLLC is a law practice in Burnsville, Minnesota providing legal counsel focusing on family law. Our attorney, Kathleen E. Rusler O’Connor has over 25 years of experience in family law handling cases such as divorce, custody, child support, mediation and protection orders from initial pleadings through to settlement or trial. One of her many strengths is considering each client and each case on an individual basis and giving each client her personal attention.

HELPING YOU FIND THE MOST APPROPRIATE SOLUTION
Attorney, Kathleen E. Rusler O’Connor is ready to help you find your way through Minnesota’s legal system. She explains the possible solutions for your family law issue. From there, she helps you select the most suitable legal path — all while keeping your best interests in mind.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Paid Retainers and a signed representation agreement are required before representation commences.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
Minnesota Supreme Court
ID Number: 0212878
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
Hamline University School of Law
J.D. (1990) | Law
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Minnesota  # 0212878
Member
Current
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Dakota County Bar Association
Vice President
- Current
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Dakota County Bar Association
Board of Directors
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. Can I temporarily suspend visits without getting an emergency order during corona virus?
A: You are in a tough situation. The Minnesota Governor's order is clear that persons under the stay at home order are authorized to engage in the "transport of children pursuant to existing parenting time schedules." Since the parenting time exchange is an authorized act, you would not have protection under the stay at home order for failing to return the child. You should consult a family law attorney and provide them with all of the facts of your case so that they can advise you as to the best method to proceed which could be negotiation of a modified schedule or some type of virtual visits and if negotiations are unsuccessful then possibly considering an emergency motion. I had a matter during the stay at home orders where we needed to bring an emergency motion to have the child returned when the other parent was failing to return the child. The judge granted our motion. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Family Law Lawyer
1500 McAndrews Road West
Suite 104
Burnsville, MN 55337
Telephone: (952) 529-1961