Kaitlyn J. Andren is an associate attorney at Terzich & Ort, LLP, who practices exclusively in the area of family law. She brings a thoughtful and practical approach to helping clients with a wide range of family law issues, including divorce, legal separation, physical custody, legal custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, debt allocation, paternity, contempt, domestic abuse, harassment, and adoption.
Before joining Terzich & Ort, LLP, Kaitlyn developed her family law practice while working for over three years as an associate attorney at another metro family law firm. Kaitlyn also worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Edward T. Wahl at the Family Justice Center in Hennepin County and worked as a Special Assistant County Attorney in the family law division of the Anoka County Attorney’s Office. Kaitlyn’s previous positions allowed her to gain meaningful experience handling family law issues and develop first-hand knowledge of the court system and the judicial decision-making process.
Kaitlyn earned her Bachelor of Arts from Gustavus Adolphus College and her Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association (Family Law Section), the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), the Family Law League, and Minnesota Women Lawyers. Kaitlyn also serves as a volunteer attorney and is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.
In her spare time, Kaitlyn enjoys traveling, baking, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
Terzich & Ort, LLP
11284 86th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN, 55369
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2015 | 12/16/2020 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Clients' Choice Award 2019 | Avvo | 2019 |
Dean's Award for Alternative Dispute Resolution | University of St. Thomas School of Law | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Terzich & Ort, LLP | 2019 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Brown Law Offices, P.A. | 2016 - 2019 |
Law Clerk to the Honorable Edward T. Wahl | State of Minnesota Fourth Judicial District | 2015 - 2016 |
Special Assistant County Attorney, Family Law Division | Anoka County Attorney's Office | 2015 - 2015 |
Law Clerk & Certified Student Attorney (Volunteer) | Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services | 2014 - 2014 |
Law Clerk & Certified Student Attorney, Family Law Division | Anoka County Attorney's Office | 2013 - 2015 |
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Judicial Extern to the Honorable Richard Stebbins | State of Minnesota Fourth Judicial District | 2013 - 2014 |
Legal Extern | Dove Fretland & Van Valkenburg, PLLP | 2012 - 2013 |
Legal Intern (Volunteer) | Souther Minnesota Regional Legal Services | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Minnesota Women Lawyers | Member | 2019 - Present |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Member | 2018 - Present |
Hennepin County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Minnesota Family Law League | Member | 2015 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of St Thomas Law School | Juris Doctor | 2014 |
Gustauvs Adolphus College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Third-Party Custody Granted | The court awarded Kaitlyn J. Andren's client sole physical and sole legal custody of her grandson and ordered both of the child's parents to pay child support. |
Custody Modification Denied | The court denied the father's motion to modify custody and ordered father to start paying child support. |
Successful Appeal of Order for Protection | The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed the district court's decision to issue an Order for Protection and remanded to the district court. |
Termination of Permanent Spousal Maintenance Obligation | Spousal Maintenance Obligation Terminated. |
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Relationship: Co-worker
I've worked with Kaitlyn daily for over three years. She is personable, poised and possesses the skills necessary to effectively represent clients from all walks of life. Kaitlyn is confident in the courtroom and has obtained excellent results for our clients.
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