An Advocate for All Families, Providing Strong, No-Nonsense Advocacy
Dedicated Family Law Services in Minnesota
Sykes Family Law provides compassionate and experienced legal guidance to individuals and families facing legal challenges related to divorce, child custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, domestic abuse, and more. We understand that these situations are stressful and emotional, and we are committed to helping you navigate through them in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
Comprehensive Legal Expertise
Our legal expertise covers a wide range of family law issues, including:
- Divorce & Separation: Legal guidance and representation through the entire divorce process, including asset division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
- Child Custody & Parenting Time: Collaborative and assertive advocacy to establish and modify parenting plans that prioritize the best interests of the children.
- Child Support: Assistance in calculating and securing appropriate child support payments from non-custodial parents.
- Alimony & Spousal Maintenance: Litigation and negotiation to ensure fair spousal support awards following divorce.
- Domestic Violence & Order for Protection: Legal guidance and assistance in obtaining and modifying protective orders.
- Grandparent & Third-Party Custody & Visitation: Helping grandparents and other non-parents establish legal custody or visitation rights for children.
A Family-Centered Approach
We prioritize a family-centered approach to problem-solving, aiming to minimize the negative impact of legal proceedings on you and your family. We encourage open communication and collaboration, while remaining assertive in advocating for your rights and protecting your best interests.
Experienced and Compassionate Attorney
Cathleen A. Sykes, the founder and owner of Sykes Family Law, brings extensive experience and genuine empathy to every case. Her legal background, combined with her understanding of the emotional challenges involved in these situations, allows her to provide clients with insightful guidance and unwavering support.
Understanding Diversity & Inclusivity
Sykes Family Law proudly advocates for the equality and inclusion of all families, regardless of their composition or legal status. We understand the unique challenges faced by same-sex couples and their families, and actively support the legal rights of all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.
Exceptional Legal Representation
The reviews highlight the exceptional legal representation provided by Cathleen Sykes. Both reviewers, Angela Pedersen and Brandon Myhre, have had personal experiences with Cathleen's expertise and dedication to their cases.
Vast Experience and Expertise
Cathleen is described as vastly experienced, logical, efficient, intelligent, and full of integrity. This combined expertise has allowed her to effectively handle complex cases, including family law matters. She is able to recognize what is best for the children and fights hard for her clients, focusing on facts and laws to support their cases.
Responsive and Clear Communication
Reviewers have praised Cathleen's responsiveness, clarity, and promptness in communication. Brandon Myhre, specifically, mentioned that his stress began to fade away after hiring Cathleen, as he felt comfortable with the direction of his case and knew he was in good hands.
Transformative Results
Cathleen's efforts have led to transformative results for both reviewers. Angela Pedersen highly recommends Cathleen for any family law need, and Brandon Myhre credits her with saving his family. He is confident that Cathleen did everything in her power to help his family and the children.
