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Tifanne Wolter is an attorney at the firm of Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. in Maple Grove, Minnesota. She has practiced law for more than 20 years, concentrating her practice in family law.
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Tifanne has been named a Rising Star in Minnesota Law by SuperLawyers, 2014-2018 editions and a SuperLawyer 2021-2025 editions. The AVVO directory service has given Tifanne a 10.0 Superb Rating as a Top Family Attorney. She is admitted to practice law in Minnesota state court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Tifanne has assisted a wide array of clients with divorce, custody, paternity, child support, third party custody, parenting time, and domestic abuse matters. She is trained in collaborative divorce, mediation and received a certificate in Dispute Resolution by Hamline University School of Law. Tifanne has the background and experience to help her clients reach beneficial settlements, as well as the skills to effectively represent her clients inside the courtroom. She is a caring and compassionate professional who works hard to provide her clients with the best possible representation during very difficult times in their lives.
Tifanne is an active member and past chairperson of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Tifanne is a frequent speaker for National as well as Minnesota continuing legal education (CLE) programs and has helped plan the annual Minnesota Family Law Institute for several years. Tifanne also volunteers as a Conciliation Court Referee in Dakota County.
Tifanne is listed on the roster of Rule 114 neutrals. As a Rule 114 neutral, she provides both mediation and parenting consultant services.
Tifanne lives in Maple Grove with her daughter. In her free time, she enjoys knitting and crafting.
Representative Cases
- Shaw v. Shaw, A15-0771 (Minn. App. 2016)
- Scherman v. Scherman, A14-1029 (Minn. App. June 15, 2015)
- In re: the Petition of K.P.W. and J.L.H. to Adopt S.Q.-B.W., A13-1754 (Minn. App. March 3, 2014)
- Limberg v. Mitchell, 834 N.W.2d 211 (Minn. App. 2013)
- Sigstad v. Sigstad, A10-0258 (Minn. App. December 14, 2011)
- Salzer v. Gibbs, A09-1927 (Minn. App. August 17, 2010)
- Kowalski v. Kowalski A08-0402 (Minn. App. February 17, 2009)
Primary Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Custody
- Parenting Time
- Paternity
- Post Dissolution
- Spousal Maintenance
- Prenuptial/Antenuptial Agreements
- Third Party Custody
Tifanne E. Wolter
Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
Education
- Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
- B.A., Major: Political Science and Sociology
Publications and Presentations
National Business Institute Continuing Education Presentations:
- Financial Issues in Divorce for Paralegals, 2020
- Top Challenges for Family Law Paralegals, 2020
- ESI Challenges in Family Law, 2020
- Asset and Debt Division in Divorce, 2020
- What Family Law Paralegals Need to Know about Smartphone, Text & Social Media Evidence, 2020
- Divorce: Gathering Evidence from Electronic Devices, 2020
- Divorce Litigation: Avoiding Common Mistakes, 2020
- Handling the Divorce Case from Start to Finish: A Paralegal’s Guide, 2020
- Advanced Family Law for Paralegals, 2020
- QDROs, Taxes, and Asset Issues in Divorce, 2020
- Family Law: Advanced Issues and Answers, 2020
- Divorce Law: Concealing Assets, Electronic Spying and Other Dirty Tricks Exposed, 2020
- Divorce 2020: New Laws, Tax Rules and Trends, 2020
- Discovering Hidden Assets in Divorce, 2020
- Smartphone and Social Media Evidence in Family Law, 2020
- Paralegal’s Guide to Complex Divorce Cases, 2020
- Tax and Retirement Issues in Divorce: QDROs, 1041s and More, 2020
- Mistakes Even Experienced Family Law Paralegals Make, 2020
- Divorce Litigation: Avoiding Common Mistakes, 2019
- Divorce: Gathering Evidence From Electronic Devices, 2019
- Family Law: Advanced Issues and Answers, 2019
- Authenticating and Admitting Evidence in Divorce, 2019
- Case Management 101 for Family Law Paralegals, 2019
- Handling the Divorce Case from Start to Finish: A Paralegal’s Guide, 2019
- Advanced Divorce Litigation, 2019
- Prenuptial Agreements: The Ultimate Guide, 2019
- Authenticating and Admitting Evidence in Divorce, 2018
- Smartphone, Text and Social Media Evidence in Family Law, 2018
- Smart Phone and Social Media Evidence in Divorce Litigation, 2018
- Divorce: Gathering Evidence from Electronic Devices, 2018
- Family Law: Advanced Issues and Answers, 2018
- Authenticating and Admitting Evidence in Divorce, 2018
- Smart Phone & Social Media Evidence in Divorce Litigation, 2017
- Family Law: Navigating the Fundamentals, 2016
- E-Discovery in Divorce, 2016
- Family Law Bootcamp, 2015
Minnesota CLE Continuing Education Presentations:
- Family Law Institute: Social Media Issues in Family Law When the Genie Won’t Go Back into the Bottle, 2020
- Family Law Institute: How Divorce Impacted My Practice, 2019
- New Lawyer Experience: Quick Answers to the Legal Questions Friends, Relatives and Strangers Will Ask Anytime, Anywhere, 2019
- Family Law Institute: Answers to Common Questions about Parenting Time Modifications, 2018
- Family Law Institute: Cleaning Up the Spilled Milk, 2017
- Family Law Institute: Keep Calm and File an Emergency Motion, 2016
- Family Law Institute: How to Develop Graduated Parenting Scheduled for Children as They Age, 2015
- Family Law Institute: What Does the Reasonable Preference of the Child Mean for Custody Purposes?, 2014
- Family Law Institute: How to Handle Paternity Cases, 2013
- Family Law Institute: How to Handle Paternity Cases, 2012
Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Education Presentations:
- Minnesota’s New Child Support Law, 2018
- Would you Want the Judge to Know That?, 2017
- Advice for Representing the Respondent in an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order, 2015
- Disputing Paternity, 2014
Association of Family & Conciliation Courts Continuing Education Presentations:
- Social Media & Its Impact on Family Law, 2019
Ramsey County Bar Association Continuing Education Presentations:
- Would You Want the Judge to Know That?, 2017
- Advice for Representing the Respondent in an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order, 2016
Publications:
- No, You Can't Call Him a @?%#! on Facebook, Minnesota State Bar Association Bench and Bar Magazine, March 2019
Webinars:
- Family Law in the Midst of COVID, H&S Webinar, July 30, 2020
Honors and Awards
- SuperLawyers, Rising Star in Minnesota Law 2014-2018 editions
- SuperLawyer 2021-2025
- 10.0 Superb Rating as a Top Family Attorney as rated by the AVVO directory.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association: 2002 – present
- Family Law Section
- Past-Chairperson, 2020
- Chairperson, 2019
- Assembly Representative & Vice Chairperson, 2018
- Assembly Representative, 2017
- Assembly Representative, 2016
- Past-Chair & Assembly Representative, 2015
- Chairperson, 2014
- Vice Chair, 2013
- Publication Committee Chair, 2010-2012
- Minnesota Women Lawyers: 2014 – present
- Collaborative Law Institute: 2006 – 2010
- Volunteer Lawyers Network: 2006 – 2009
- Legal Assistance Clinic Hennepin County: 2006 - 2009
Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Northwest Metro & Beyond
Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Northwest Metro & Beyond
Interested in working with Henningson & Snoxell? Our office is centrally located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with accessible parking and convenient travel from the Twin Cities and northwest metro.
