A Divorce And Family Law Firm Here for You

At Smith Family Law PLLC, attorney Tara L. Smith recognizes the pressure and stress that family law issues bring. She offers a clear and simplified approach to divorce and other family law matters so you can confidently move forward to a brighter chapter in your life.

About Tara And Smith Family Law

Tara’s Approach To Divorce And Other Family Law Matters

The legal dissolution of your marriage can be an immensely difficult and stressful time. That is why Smith Family Law PLLC attorney Tara L. Smith has honed her simplified approach that makes confusing and complicated legal procedures easy to understand for her clients. Her legal experience has given her a deep understanding of both the nuances of family law and the needs of clients as they navigate divorce. She can help with the equitable distribution of assets and also examine whether spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, is justified.

If children are involved, Tara Smith can work with parents to find the best path forward regarding child custody and child support, if necessary. She can also work with parents to determine paternity and, in cases of relocation or when circumstances change, Tara can assist with the modification of court orders. Tara’s dedication to simplifying the burdensome process for her clients can make an especially big impact during complex family proceedings.

Smith Family Law PLLC is an Edina divorce and family law firmserving the Minneapolis - St. Paul Twin Cities metro and Southeast Minnesota.

OurFamily Law Practice Areas

Family Law

Divorce

Asset Division

Spousal Maintenance

Child Custody

Child Support

Paternity

Collaborative Law

Why Choose Smith Family Law PLLC

Knowledgeable, straightforward approach:

Tara Smith shares the practical and dependable legal knowledge needed to help each client choose their own path forward by using creative strategies and solutions.

Clear, responsive communication:

Attorney Tara Smith can simplify an otherwise complicated and oftentimes overwhelming process, providing clarity and consistency rooted in experience.

Compassionate, client-focused representation:

Tara listens with care, collaborating with each client as a team while serving as a strong, loyal and adaptable advocate.

Personalized, professional service:

Smith Family Law delivers accessible and responsive service that is kind, nurturing and supportive of each client’s goals and interests.

What Others Are Saying:

– Jordan D.

I can't say enough about Tara and how strongly I would recommend her to anyone going through something as difficult as a divorce. At the beginning stages of shock, pain and chaos when everything fell apart, Tara was there for me to hear my story, patiently answer every possible question, and work with me to find a path forward that both comforted and grounded me.

– Leah G.

Every time I have connected with Tara and her team, I leave feeling more comfortable and confident. Tara's care, kindness and compassion are not a learned skill, it is who she is in her core. I have so much appreciation for her and her approach to tough situations! Highly, highly recommend.

– Michael K.

Tara, you have renewed my faith in the legal profession. You and Ryan have impressed me with your professionalism and your care & compassion.

Jay S.

Excellent experience. Professional, courteous and compassionate. I highly recommend the Smith Family Law team.

Katie S.

I appreciate your hard work, intelligence, and support for me during the divorce and want other women to have that experience as well. I love women supporting women.
Attorney Tara Smith
Tara L. Smith

Meet The Attorney: Tara L. Smith

While Tara L. Smith’s legal practice style is rooted in compassionate advocacy, she also practices family law with curiosity and agility, striving for innovative solutions and thriving as an agent of change in the legal industry. Distinguished by a robust background in both legal services and business management, Tara focuses on providing exceptional value to all clients; she offers a tailored and efficient approach to each client’s unique circumstance.

Over the course of her legal career, Tara Smith has appeared extensively on behalf of clients in courtrooms spanning the Twin Cities metro counties of Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Carver, Dakota, Washington, and Anoka as well as courtrooms in Southeast Minnesota, including Goodhue, Rice, and Olmsted. With a centrally located office in Edina, Minnesota, Smith Family Law serves the needs of clients across the Twin Cities metro area, including Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Eagan, Woodbury, and other suburbs. Tara also proudly serves the needs of clients in and around Southeast Minnesota, including her hometown of Cannon Falls.

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