Minnesota Legal Paraprofessional Services
From family law to administrative hearings, Gogh Para covers a focused range of licensed paraprofessional services authorized under Minnesota Rule 12.
Family Law
Marriage dissolutions, child support modifications, and parenting time agreements. Licensed support for life's transitions.
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Criminal record expungement petitions under MN Chapter 609A. Your past doesn't have to define your future.
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Eviction defense, security deposit disputes, and tenant representation under MN Chapter 504B.
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Conciliation court, DHS appeals, unemployment appeals, and OAH licensing defense. We help you protect what you've earned.
Learn MoreNavigating Family Transitions with Confidence
Life changes are hard enough without the added stress of navigating the legal system alone. Gogh Para provides licensed paraprofessional support for family law matters, helping you move forward with clarity and dignity.
Marriage Dissolutions
Whether your dissolution is uncontested or disputed, Gogh Para prepares and files all required documentation, ensuring compliance with Minnesota court requirements and representing you throughout the process.
- Petition for Dissolution preparation and filing
- Marital Termination Agreement drafting
- Parenting plan preparation (if minor children are involved)
- Child support calculation worksheets
- Property and debt division documentation
- Court filing and service coordination
- Hearing preparation and court appearances
- Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgment & Decree drafting
Child Support & Parenting Time Modifications
Circumstances change. When they do, existing child support orders and parenting time arrangements may need to be updated. Gogh Para helps you navigate the modification process with proper documentation and court filings.
- Motion to Modify Child Support preparation and filing
- Updated income and expense documentation
- Child support guideline calculations
- Parenting time modification petitions
- Stipulated agreement drafting
- Court filing and hearing preparation
- Cost of living adjustment petitions
Your Past Doesn't Have to Define Your Future
A criminal record can follow you long after you've served your time, affecting employment, housing, and education. Minnesota's expungement laws offer a path to seal eligible records, and Gogh Para is here to help you navigate it.
Expungement Services
Under MN Chapter 609A, certain criminal records can be sealed through an expungement petition. Gogh Para handles the entire process from eligibility review through petition filing and hearing preparation.
- Eligibility analysis and record review
- Criminal history report retrieval (BCA)
- Expungement petition drafting under Chapter 609A
- Statutory and inherent authority analysis
- Supporting affidavit and documentation preparation
- Service on all required agencies (county attorney, law enforcement, BCA)
- Court filing and hearing preparation
- Post-hearing order distribution to agencies
Protecting Your Right to Safe, Stable Housing
Whether you're facing an eviction, dealing with a security deposit dispute, or need help understanding your rights as a tenant, Gogh Para provides licensed paraprofessional representation under MN Chapter 504B.
Housing & Tenant Disputes
Tenant rights matters move quickly, especially eviction actions. Gogh Para provides timely representation to help you respond to landlord actions, assert your rights, and protect your housing stability.
- Eviction defense and answer preparation
- Security deposit demand letters and claims
- Lease review and dispute resolution
- Habitability complaints and rent escrow actions
- Tenant remedies under MN Statute 504B
- Emergency tenant protection motions
- Court representation in housing court
- Negotiation with landlords and property managers
Protecting What You've Earned
From conciliation court claims to unemployment appeals and professional licensing defense, Gogh Para represents you in the administrative proceedings that affect your livelihood and benefits.
Conciliation Court
Conciliation court (small claims) can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Gogh Para helps you prepare and present your case effectively, whether you're filing a claim or defending against one.
- Claim or counterclaim preparation and filing
- Evidence organization and presentation strategy
- Demand letter drafting and pre-suit negotiation
- Court appearance preparation and accompaniment
- Post-judgment collection guidance
- Removal to district court assistance (if applicable)
DHS Benefits Appeals
When the Department of Human Services denies, reduces, or terminates your benefits, you have the right to appeal. Gogh Para helps you navigate the appeals process and advocate for the benefits you're entitled to.
- Appeal request preparation and timely filing
- Case review and issue identification
- Evidence gathering and documentation
- Pre-hearing preparation and strategy
- Representation at DHS administrative hearings
- Post-hearing briefs and follow-up
- Medical Assistance (MA), SNAP, MFIP, and other program appeals
Unemployment Benefits Appeals (DEED)
Losing unemployment benefits can be devastating. Whether your initial claim was denied or your employer is contesting your eligibility, Gogh Para provides representation through the DEED appeals process.
- Appeal request preparation and filing within deadlines
- Eligibility analysis and issue identification
- Witness preparation and evidence organization
- Representation at unemployment law judge (ULJ) hearings
- Request for reconsideration preparation
- Documentation of quit with good reason or misconduct defenses
- Overpayment waiver requests
OAH Administrative Hearings
The Office of Administrative Hearings handles licensing disputes, regulatory actions, and other administrative proceedings that can impact your career and livelihood. Gogh Para provides licensed paraprofessional representation to help you mount an effective defense.
- Licensing defense and disciplinary hearing representation
- Pre-hearing discovery and evidence preparation
- Witness identification and preparation
- Legal memoranda and brief writing
- Hearing representation before administrative law judges
- Post-hearing proposed findings and conclusions
- Settlement negotiation with licensing boards and agencies
- Professional license reinstatement petitions