I provide a common-sense approach to resolving complex family law issues. I have more than 35 years of legal experience as a litigator, mediator and evaluator. Licensed to practice in Minnesota and California, I offer a long-term approach to client-attorney relationships. Marriage, divorce, the birth of a child and death have immense emotional and financial consequences.
These important events - whether happy or sad - should be given the level of attention they require. As your attorney, my job is to help you handle these matters with as little stress as possible. With over 35 years of legal experience, I focus on providing individuals with efficient, qualified representation designed to best fit their legal needs.
These important events - whether happy or sad - should be given the level of attention they require. As your attorney, my job is to help you handle these matters with as little stress as possible. With over 35 years of legal experience, I focus on providing individuals with efficient, qualified representation designed to best fit their legal needs.
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I am family law attorney Diane M. Kaer. I offer family law and estate planning legal services to clients in both Minnesota and California. I am well-versed and experienced in interstate custody and divorce issues.
With more than 35 years of experience, I have handled complex family law matters involving business valuations, forensic custody evaluations, complex tracing issues concerning assets of mixed character, and cases involving bankruptcy, short sales of property and foreclosures.I am licensed to practice in both California and Minnesota, and I have completed extensive continuing legal education in family law in Minnesota.
With more than 35 years of experience, I have handled complex family law matters involving business valuations, forensic custody evaluations, complex tracing issues concerning assets of mixed character, and cases involving bankruptcy, short sales of property and foreclosures.I am licensed to practice in both California and Minnesota, and I have completed extensive continuing legal education in family law in Minnesota.
I grew up in Dakota County, where I attended Rosemount public schools. I received my education in the State of California where I practiced for two decades before returning to Minnesota where I enjoy a large extended family. I have served as a mediator, arbitrator, and Pro Tem Judge. I have extensive trial experience, and have tried more than fifty jury trials.
Mediation can have two meanings in a family law proceeding, and if so each will affect your case in a different way. The first meaning refers to an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process, where both you and your spouse meet with a single attorney who serves as a mediator. The mediator's job is to assist both parties in reaching a mutual agreement on all issues.
It is not unusual to take on a case, and then as it evolves, discover that the issues are more complex than you feel competent to handle. In those situations, the rules of professional content - as well as your malpractice carrier - require that you so inform your client and address the issue. I am attorney Diane Kaer, with more than 35 years of family law experience in California and more recently in Minnesota, I can help.
Child support is established using a mathematical formula created by the Minnesota Legislature. The formula is computerized; various numbers are plugged into the program, and a number is determined that considers all of the relevant factors. This issue is largely factual in nature, and the amount paid or received is established by a set formula.
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Katie Sawyer
Sep 05, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Diane is amazing! She has been more than an attorney she has been a friend and has helped me rebuild my life after a horribly abusive 8 year marriage. She is extremely knowledgeable about domestic violence cases and custody issues. This lady will fight for you! I would recommend her to absolutely everyone
Diane is amazing! She has been more than an attorney she has been a friend and has helped me rebuild my life after a horribly abusive 8 year marriage. She is extremely knowledgeable about domestic violence cases and custody issues. This lady will fight for you! I would recommend her to absolutely everyone
Dawn V.
Jun 16, 2020
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Rachel Greenwald
Jul 23, 2019
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Marie Lynwood
Dec 22, 2018
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Josh Rydberg
Jun 20, 2018
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David Mortensen
May 28, 2018
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Tries to strongarm her way through situations rather than be diplomatic and transparent. She was over an hour late for court which was very unprofessional for all concerned parties, no matter who she is representing.
Note per Diane's reply: My review applies directly to your behavior in my experience with the way you conducted yourself as a paid professional.
Note per Diane's reply: My review applies directly to your behavior in my experience with the way you conducted yourself as a paid professional.
Kim Dubej
Dec 21, 2017
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Would NOT recommend Diane Kaer. She talks big when you first meet her, but then she gets in the court room and acts like a scared little school girl talking to the judge, struggling to speak and appear knowledgeable. Didn't appear prepared at all. She is not a personable atty that you can have an effective conversation with; she cuts you off mid sentence alot. We figured if she was this rude to us as clients she would be strong and rude to shut down the other atty. WRONG! The other atty walked all over her because she wasn't prepared and didn't listen to us enough to get the history of our case
Dawn Van Tassel
Nov 16, 2017
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