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Credentials & Experience
Education
JD
University of Minnesota Law School
Awards & Recognition
- 2026
AV Preeminent rated
- 2026
Minnesota State Bar Association member
- 2026
Super Lawyers selected
Professional Associations
Minnesota State Bar Association
Rice County Bar Association
South Central Minnesota Bar Association
Minnesota Family Law Section
License Status
Bar Number: EX-MN-00054
Jurisdiction: Minnesota
About Patton Hoversten & Berg PA
Patton Hoversten & Berg PA is a well-established multi-attorney firm serving Rice County from its Faribault office, providing comprehensive family law representation in a south-central Minnesota community of significant diversity. Faribault is home to one of Minnesota's largest per-capita Somali immigrant communities, making bilingual Somali-language family law services an important community need. Northfield — Rice County's other significant city — is home to Carlton College and St. Olaf College, two prestigious liberal arts institutions whose faculty create specialized dissolution matters involving TIAA-CREF retirement plan division and academic benefit structures.
Practice Areas
Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in Minnesota is $350/hour.
Location
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Court Forms & Filing Resources
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Statute Quick-Reference
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Divorce Statistics
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Divorce Checklist
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Who is the best divorce lawyer in Rice County, Minnesota?
Patton Hoversten & Berg PA is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Rice County, Minnesota on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Rice County market, Patton Hoversten & Berg PA has been personally vetted and selected to serve 67,152 residents navigating divorce in Minnesota. Their practice areas include Dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution under MN Stat. §518.58, legal custody and physical custody, parenting time, child support under MN Child Support Guidelines, spousal maintenance, QDRO preparation, orders for protection, paternity, post-decree modifications.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Rice County, Minnesota?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in Minnesota is $350. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Rice County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Rice County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Rice County and the surrounding Minnesota courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Rice County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in Minnesota.
Patton Hoversten & Berg PA serves Rice County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of Minnesota state law and local court requirements to every case.
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