Navigating Family Challenges With Compassionate Legal Support

Last updated on June 25, 2025

When your family is facing legal challenges, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. Whether you are going through a divorce, fighting for custody of your children or dealing with other sensitive family matters, you need more than just legal representation – you need an advocate who understands what you are going through.

At Ed Shaw Law, our attorneys recognize that family law cases are never just about legal procedures. They are about protecting your children, preserving your financial security and helping you move forward with dignity during some of life’s most difficult moments. Our experienced family law attorneys combine thorough legal knowledge with genuine compassion, providing the personalized attention your case deserves.

We believe in clear communication throughout the entire process. You will always know where your case stands, what options are available and what steps come next. Our goal is to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing stress and conflict whenever possible.

We invite all prospective clients to get to know us at a free, no-obligation consultation either over the phone or in person at our family-friendly offices in Brainerd and St. Cloud. We are also usually able to accommodate emergency and short notice cases, so don’t think it’s too late to seek professional legal advice.

Ready to discuss your family law matter? Call us at 800-507-0352 or use our online form to schedule your consultation today.

Protecting What Matters Most To Your Family

In family law, the stakes are always high. After all, the outcome of your case affects your most intimate relationships. At Ed Shaw Law, you can count on our family law attorneys for honest, compassionate advice in difficult situations. We will let you know what to expect and guide you through the process in the easiest, most cost-effective way possible.

Our family law services include:

• Divorce – Divorce involves the legal dissolution of marriage, addressing issues such as property division, spousal support and child-related matters. We help you understand your rights and work toward fair resolutions that protect your interests and those of your children.
• High-asset divorce – High-asset divorces involve complex financial situations, including business ownership, investment portfolios, real estate holdings and other valuable assets. We work with financial professionals to accurately value and divide substantial marital estates while protecting your financial future.
• Child custody – Child custody determines where children will live and how major decisions about their upbringing will be made. We advocate for arrangements that serve the children’s interests while protecting your parental rights.
• Child support – Child support ensures that children receive the financial support they need from both parents. We help establish fair support amounts based on income, custody arrangements and the children’s needs and assist with modifications when circumstances change.
• Spousal support/alimony – Spousal support provides financial assistance to a spouse who may need help maintaining their standard of living after divorce. We evaluate factors such as marriage length, earning capacity and financial contributions to determine appropriate support arrangements.
• Property division – Property division involves the fair distribution of marital assets and debts acquired during marriage. We work to ensure you receive your rightful share of marital property while protecting separate assets you brought into the marriage.
• Orders for protection and restraining orders – Protective orders provide legal protection from abuse or harassment by family members or intimate partners. We help victims obtain emergency protection and pursue long-term safety measures through the court system.
• Adoption – Adoption creates permanent legal parent-child relationships between individuals who are not biologically related. We guide families through the complex legal requirements to ensure the adoption process is completed properly and efficiently.
• Paternity – Paternity cases establish the legal father-child relationship, which affects custody, support and inheritance rights. We help resolve paternity questions through legal proceedings and genetic testing when necessary.
• Modification of orders – Life circumstances change, and sometimes existing court orders need to be updated accordingly. We assist with modifying custody, support and other family law orders when significant changes in circumstances warrant adjustments.
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements – These agreements allow couples to determine how assets, debts and other matters will be handled during marriage or in the event of divorce. We draft comprehensive agreements that protect both parties’ interests and ensure enforceability.

Straight Talk When It Matters Most

There are no guarantees in court, and we’re not going to promise you the impossible. Instead, we’ll build reasonable expectations from the start and work for the best possible outcome. We are experienced litigators, but we won’t take your issue to court if we don’t need to. We offer mediation for divorce and other family law issues.