200 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, #400
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Divorce is not easy and a custody battle is the worst, I have had the opportunity to work with Lindsay Fischbach and she has been such an amazing help! I can't wait for this all to be over ,but she has helped me tremendously with the ongoing Battle, …
Jackie K View all testimonialsEarly Neutral Evaluation, or ENE, is an alternative to divorce or child custody cases and takes place outside the courtroom. ENE is voluntary and confidential, which means the details of any negotiation are only available to the participants. However, once an agreement is reached, confidentiality is waived so the agreement can be enforced.
There are two types of Early Neutral Evaluation – social and financial. Social Early Neutral Evaluation or SENE involves all issues regarding custody or parenting time. Financial Early Neutral Evaluation or FENE involves all issues of property and debts, child support, and spousal maintenance.
The process takes place outside the traditional courtroom with the parties usually in the same room. Each party is asked questions by the evaluators and given an opportunity to participate. Even though the process is information, it is still a controlled setting, and the participants are not allowed to interrupt each other. After the evaluators meet and discuss the case, they return with their opinion as to what may happen if the case were to go to court. The parties are then given an opportunity to negotiate based on this feedback. If an agreement is reached, the evaluators inform the court. If an agreement is not reached, the court will decide for them.
The experienced family law attorneys have assisted hundreds of clients throughout the Early Neutral Evaluation process. Before deciding if ENE is right for you, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the types of issues you need to resolve. Our legal professionals can help you decide what is best for your situation.
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While some attorneys have free initial consultations, there are some areas of law that require a small fee for an initial consultation. You will be informed of any and all fees associated when you call to make an appointment.
Our attorneys offer highly sought-after professional services for which there is an associated fee. These fees will be discussed in your initial consultation.
Billing and payments are determined by individual attorneys who will discuss these issues with clients at their initial appointments.
Our attorneys and staff are professionals experienced in providing legal services with efficiency and the utmost of client confidentiality. Trust, dedication, and professionalism are essential to the success of any business relationship. We believe these characteristics are the essence of integrity, and we strive to nurture these values within our firm. Since our inception, the attorneys at Barna, Guzy & Steffen have been committed to providing comprehensive legal services within the framework of professional excellence.
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Request to speak with an attorney in private. Your Miranda warning will be read to you by the arresting officer. It is very important that you pay attention to every word of these rights.
If you are placed under arrest, the officer has most likely completed an investigation leading to the belief that there was probable cause that you committed a crime. At this point, the officer has made their decision. Do not think that you could say or do anything to change the officer’s mind.
Do not resist arrest. Resisting arrest could subject you to further criminal charges if you go too far. Additionally, your attitude toward the arresting officer, if negative or volatile, will be presented as supporting a guilty verdict. In general, juries do not react favorably to a person who fights with police and will most likely see this is as evidence of guilt.
If convicted, the prosecution could use any negative conduct to support a harsher sentence. In short, displaying aggressive behavior toward police will only cause trouble. Even if you are scared, angry, or are experiencing high anxiety, you must maintain composure and politely request to speak to an attorney in private.
The law firm of Barna, Guzy & Steffen offers dedicated attorneys who effectively and efficiently handle your legal needs with the highest level of professionalism.