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Family law is my passion. My goal is to help my clients transition to their next stage of life as quickly and efficiently as possible. I am extremely successful at resolving my client's issues without the need (and additional cost) of court intervention. I am part of the Cooperative Practice Network, and I am trained to find solutions but still address your concerns. Settlement is not always an option though. If court involvement is necessary, I am ready to aggressively represent you in the courtroom.
I practice exclusively in family law, which ranges from simple divorces (draft up agreements between parties), high conflict divorces, high net worth divorces, spousal maintenance, custody disputes, modifications of custody and parenting time, child support, post-decree issues, step-parent adoptions, grandparent rights, father's right, and domestic abuse. I have extensive experience dealing with one party having mental health concerns and drug/alcohol abuse.
Prior to joining Capistrant Law, P.A., I practiced primarily in family law but also practiced in areas including real estate, landlord-tenant, personal injury, DWI defense, and basic estate planning. I am proudly born and raised in Brookings, South Dakota. I received my law degree from Creighton School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska and my undergraduate degree from the Minnesota State University, Mankato. In 2004, I was a law clerk for Magistrate Thomas D. Thalken at the United States District Court of Nebraska in Omaha, NE.
I am actively involved in the twin cities family law community. I am a past Chair of the MSBA Family Law Section, a past Chair of the annual Family Law Institute, a member of the AFCC, Women Lawyers, Family Law League and I volunteer regularly with the Volunteer Lawyers Network.
I'm ready to help you. Give me a call to set up a consultation.
Practice areas
High Conflict and Contested Divorces, Spousal Maintenance, Mental health issues, Division of Marital and Non-Marital Assets, Business Interests, and Simple Uncontested Divorces
15 years
Modifications of Parenting Time, Grandparent Rights, Step-Parent Adoptions, and Orders for Protection/Domestic Abuse
15 years
Evaluating the Best Interest Factors to determine Custody & Parenting Time, alcohol and drug issues, and mental health issues.
15 years
Languages spoken
English
Meyer Family Law
11670 Fountains Drive, Suite 200
Maple Grove, MN, 55369
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2006 | 12/17/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
North Star Lawyer | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney / Owner | Meyer Family Law | 2020 - Present |
Attorney | Capistrant Law, P.A. | 2013 - 2020 |
Attorney | Curott & Associates, LLC | 2007 - 2013 |
Attorney | Ulanowski Law Firm | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Minnesota Women Lawyers | Member | 2013 - Present |
Cooperative Practice Network of Minnesota | Member | 2013 - Present |
Minnesota Family Law League | Member | 2013 - Present |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Minnesota Chapter) | Member | 2013 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2007 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Chairperson | 2015 - 2016 |
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Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Family Law Institute Committee | Chair | 2015 - 2016 |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Chair Elect | 2014 - 2015 |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee | Legislative Committee Member | 2014 - 2019 |
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Family Law Institute Committee | Family Law Institute Planning Committee Member | 2014 - 2015 |
MInnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Strategic Planning Committee | Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
MInnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Strategic Planning Committee | Strategic Planning Committee Member | 2013 - 2018 |
Mille Lacs County | Early Case Management Steering Committee | 2011 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Minnesota CLE | Preparing Your Client for ENEs - Quicksheet | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Creighton University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Minnesota State University, Mankato | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2020 Family Law Institute | 5 Lessons Learned from Working with a Deaf Client | 2020 |
MN Family Law Practice for Paralegals | Working with Clients, Self-Represented Litigants and Opposing Counsel | 2018 |
2018 Family Law Institute | Divorce Timelines & Deadlines | 2018 |
2017 Family Law Institute | Child Support 101 | 2017 |
2017 Family Law Institute | Preparing your Client for Successful ENEs | 2017 |
2016 Family Law Institute | Preparing Your Client for Successful ENEs | 2016 |
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Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Effective Use of a Parenting Consultant | 2015 |
New Lawyers Leadership Conference | Lunch with the Leaders | 2015 |
Family Law Workshop for Paralegals | Preparing Financial Statements Quickly and Effectively | 2014 |
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I endorse this lawyer.
Willow Anderson, Family Attorney on Apr 17, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jill is smart, professional, compassionate, and highly skilled. She is a great problem solver.
Bonnie Westlin, Family Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jill is an exceptional attorney and leader within the family law bar. She brings not only strong advocacy skills to all of her cases, but thoughtfulness and professionalism. Jill will always work hard for her clients, while maintaining collegiality toward opposing counsel and parties. She stays informed of all the new developments in family law and brings that expertise to each case she takes on.
Jerome Burg, Family Attorney on May 26, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jill has exceptional legal skills: she is smart, strategic and effective. I refer clients to her and I heartily recommend her.
Theresa Capistrant, Family Attorney on May 25, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Jill came to work for Capistrant Law in June of 2013. The intention was to have her help support the work the firm already was managing. Jill quickly eclipsed all of that as clients sought her out and she developed her own practice. Firm, yet kind, Jill is an excellent Family Law attorney. Clients connect easily with her and trust her ability to advocate on their behalf. As the recent Chair of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, she demonstrated her leadership and organizational skills while staying abreast of the many changes in family law practice in 2015. Capistrant Law picked a clear winner when Jill joined the team; any client will be served well with her as counsel. Jill works hard, is committed and caring. I highly recommend Jill to any client seeking representation in a family law matter.