Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Family Law Attorneys
Last updated on June 16, 2026
At Huson Law Firm, PLLC, our lawyers are committed to all Minnesota families. They have over 30 combined years of experience working to ensure brighter futures for our clients, including LGBTQ couples and families. No matter what stage of your relationship you are in, our team will support you with sensitivity and a strong dedication to your well-being.
You Have The Right To Marry
Minnesota law defines marriage as a civil contract between two persons, regardless of either party’s gender. Same-sex couples have the same rights to marriage benefits and responsibilities as opposite-sex couples.
However, LGBTQ couples may have unique concerns when they marry. These include the following:
- Couples who had commitment ceremonies before August 1, 2013, must apply for marriage licenses and marry in officially recognized ceremonies to be legal.
- A couple entering marriage when they already have children might need a second-parent adoption to recognize both partners as parents.
- Same-sex married couples need to review their estate plans, prenuptial agreements and federal tax filings.
- Newly married gay employees should consult an attorney and contact their human resources departments to determine changes to employment benefits.
Our team at Huson Law Firm helps LGBTQ couples address these issues.
You Have The Right To Divorce
Gay couples have equal access to the process for marriage dissolution. They can also receive spousal maintenance, parenting time and other protections granted through the Minnesota divorce process. This includes couples who married in other states or countries and live in Minnesota.
Same-sex couples may face particular divorce issues. For example, nonbiological parents who did not legally adopt their children risk losing custody through divorce.
Property division can also be problematic for gay couples who acquired substantial assets before they were able to marry. The court divides marital property according to what is “just and equitable.” However, nonmarital property – what each spouse acquired separately before they married – belongs to that spouse as an individual. Bringing more into the marriage can make property division particularly stressful and complex.
At Huson Law Firm, our lawyers guide clients through same-sex divorce as quickly and painlessly as possible. They also work to protect their core interests and goals.
You Have The Right To Protect Your Interests
Many people entering a same-sex marriage might have successful careers, valuable assets or equity. Others bring substantial debts. A well-written prenuptial, or antenuptial agreement – as they are called in Minnesota – or postnuptial agreement helps couples be open and honest about how they will handle money and property if they ever separate or divorce or one partner passes away.
A prenuptial/antecedent or postnuptial agreement can include:
- Determining separate versus community property
- Responsibility for premarital debts
- Financial responsibilities during marriage
- Distribution of property in case of death
- Ownership of the primary residence
- Alimony obligations
- Means of resolving disputes (for example, mediation or arbitration)
These agreements can allow spouses to keep their property and assets separate and divide their property according to what they believe is fair. At Huson Law Firm, our attorneys create fair same-sex prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that fully address our clients’ present and future concerns.
Consult A Skilled LGBTQ+ Family Law Attorney In The Twin Cities
All people and families are welcome at Huson Law Firm. If you need legal advice about same-sex marriage, prenuptial or antecedent agreements, divorce or custody matters in Minnesota, reach out to us. Call 651-968-0822 or contact us online to set up a free initial consultation.