Starting A New Chapter
When experiencing life changes such as marriage, divorce, adoption or birth of a child or maybe parenting time, or financial challenges due to a job change, Baker Vicchiollo Law is here to help you move through change, to move forward with your life. We may not be able to address every aspect related to change, the emotional impact, but we can help with legal aspects when change is necessary or inevitable.
We serve clients throughout Minnesota with levels of assistance varying from complete representation to case consultation or document review. We present all options and approaches: negotiation, mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation.
The experience of our attorneys in courts throughout central Minnesota counties and beyond, along with the assistance of an exceptional paralegal team, affords a reputation and knowledge base that is essential when considering legal proceedings that may require court intervention. Just as important is our ability to help individuals and families resolve issues outside of court through negotiation and other approaches to settle disputes.
The level of assistance, the approach, and the strategy are tailored to fit your circumstances and preferences, within the perimeters of Minnesota law. The depth of our experience and the range of our services allows us to address simple and complex legal matters in the context of your situation.
We have located our firm within the Collaborative Alliance offices, giving us immediate access to the best practitioners in family law and related disciplines, combined with the extensive network of resources we have developed beyond our office walls. Collectively, along with the experience of our attorneys and paralegals, provides for efficient, one-stop service options.


Knowing all of your options when faced with a life-changing event is the best place to start. Our initial consultation is free. We can help you understand your options, plan the next steps, or decide whether or not you need to hire an attorney. If we are unable to assist you, we are happy to provide referrals to other professionals and resources.
- Anoka
- Carver
- Chisago
- Dakota
- Dodge
- Goodhue
- Hennepin
- Isanti
- Itasca
- Kandiyohi
- Le Sueur
- McCleod
- Olmstead
- Pine
- Ramsey
- Rice
- Scott
- Sherburne
- Sibley
- St. Louis
- Stearns
- Todd
- Washington
- Wright
- Minnesota Trial (Districts) Court
- Civil
- Family
- Juvenile
- Probate
- Minnesota Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Tribal Courts of Minnesota
Getting Married?
Consider a prenuptial agreement, especially if remarrying and there are assets and/or children from a previous marriage.
Contemplating Divorce or Separation?
Consult with an attorney to know how to prepare and what steps you should take now.
Inheriting Assets?
Update your will, trust, or consult an attorney about how inherited assets may impact your own estate plan.
Planning For End of Life?
Establish or update your will or trust, Power of Attorney, and health care directive.
Birth or Adopting of A Child?
Consider guardianship and financial provisions within your will or trust.
Traveling Abroad?
Have important documents in-hand when traveling with your children following divorce. Update your estate plan including Power of Attorney and health care directive.
Unexpected Pregnancy?
Consult with a family law attorney to learn about paternity determination and the rights of both biological parents.
Changing Jobs or Loss of Income?
Learn about options to modify support obligations or consult with a family law attorney to analyze whether or not pursuing a change will meet statutory requirements.
Relocating?
Discuss your plan with a family law attorney to understand the requirements and likelihood of obtaining a court order to allow relocation and parenting time modification.
Fees & Billing
More About Us

Jolene D. Baker Vicchiollo
Principal Attorney & Founder
Jolene is the founder and principal attorney at the law firm of Baker Vicchiollo Law located in Edina Minnesota, representing individuals and families in matters of divorce, child support, custody, property division, nonmarital claims, and parenting time, as well as estate planning, nuptial agreements, adoption, paternity, and grandparent rights. Admitted to practice in Minnesota since 1999, and in private practice for the past 23 years, Jolene has extensive experience in district courts throughout metropolitan counties, establishing a highly regarded practice in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and collaborative divorce.
Jolene teaches family law as a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis.
Starting A New Chapter
When experiencing life changes such as marriage, divorce, adoption or birth of a child or maybe parenting time, or financial challenges due to a job change, Baker Vicchiollo Law is here to help you move through change, to move forward with your life. We may not be able to address every aspect related to change, the emotional impact, but we can help with legal aspects when change is necessary or inevitable.
We serve clients throughout Minnesota with levels of assistance varying from complete representation to case consultation or document review. We present all options and approaches: negotiation, mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation.
The experience of our attorneys in courts throughout central Minnesota counties and beyond, along with the assistance of an exceptional paralegal team, affords a reputation and knowledge base that is essential when considering legal proceedings that may require court intervention. Just as important is our ability to help individuals and families resolve issues outside of court through negotiation and other approaches to settle disputes.
The level of assistance, the approach, and the strategy are tailored to fit your circumstances and preferences, within the perimeters of Minnesota law. The depth of our experience and the range of our services allows us to address simple and complex legal matters in the context of your situation.
We have located our firm within the Collaborative Alliance offices, giving us immediate access to the best practitioners in family law and related disciplines, combined with the extensive network of resources we have developed beyond our office walls. Collectively, along with the experience of our attorneys and paralegals, provides for efficient, one-stop service options.

DIVORCE
CHILD SUPPORT
CHILD SUPPORT
Under MN law, a child has the right to be financially supported by both parents.
CUSTODY
CUSTODY
Under MN law, there are two types of child custody: physical custody and legal custody.
PARENTING TIME
PARENTING TIME
The time each parent spends with the child(ren), regardless of who has custody, formerly called “visitation."
PROPERTY & MARITAL CLAIMS
PROPERTY & MARITAL CLAIMS
Includes items such as money, real estate, boats, cabins, household goods, furniture, & jewelry, and more.
PATERNITY
PATERNITY
Court proceeding to adjudicate the legal father, child support, the child’s legal name, custody, and parenting time.
RELOCATION
RELOCATION
Minnesota law allows the parent who has primary physical custody to relocate unless the non-relocating parent objects.
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Money paid by one spouse to help support the other spouse (formerly called alimony).
NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
Antenuptial agreement referred to as “prenup” or postnuptial contracts for already married spouses.
GRANDPARENT RIGHTS
GRANDPARENT RIGHTS
Grandparent rights in Minnesota are defined by state law and can be pursued in court.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Voluntary methods of negotiation to help people reach agreements and resolve disputes.
LITIGATION
LITIGATION
A civil case usually begins when a person or organization determines that a problem can’t be solved without the intervention of the courts.
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE
Voluntary methods of negotiation to help people reach agreements and resolve disputes.
Fees & Billing
JOLENE D. BAKER VICCHIOLLO
Jolene is the founder and principal attorney at the law firm of Baker Vicchiollo Law located in Edina Minnesota, representing individuals and families in matters of divorce, child support, custody, property division, nonmarital claims, and parenting time, as well as estate planning, nuptial agreements, adoption, paternity, and grandparent rights. Admitted to practice in Minnesota since 1999, and in private practice for the past 23 years, Jolene has extensive experience in district courts throughout metropolitan counties, establishing a highly regarded practice in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and collaborative divorce.
Jolene teaches family law as a member of the adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis.
More About Us
Knowing all of your options when faced with a life-changing event is the best place to start. Our initial consultation is free. We can help you understand your options, plan the next steps, or decide whether or not you need to hire an attorney. If we are unable to assist you, we are happy to provide referrals to other professionals and resources.
- Anoka
- Carver
- Chisago
- Dakota
- Dodge
- Goodhue
- Hennepin
- Isanti
- Itasca
- Kandiyohi
- Le Sueur
- McCleod
- Olmstead
- Pine
- Ramsey
- Rice
- Scott
- Sherburne
- Sibley
- St. Louis
- Stearns
- Todd
- Washington
- Wright
- Minnesota Trial (Districts) Court
- Civil
- Family
- Juvenile
- Probate
- Minnesota Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Tribal Courts of Minnesota
Getting Married?
Consider a prenuptial agreement, especially if remarrying and there are assets and/or children from a previous marriage.
Contemplating Divorce or Separation?
Consult with an attorney to know how to prepare and what steps you should take now.
Inheriting Assets?
Update your will, trust, or consult an attorney about how inherited assets may impact your own estate plan.
Planning For End of Life?
Establish or update your will or trust, Power of Attorney, and health care directive.
Birth or Adopting of A Child?
Consider guardianship and financial provisions within your will or trust.
Traveling Abroad?
Have important documents in-hand when traveling with your children following divorce. Update your estate plan including Power of Attorney and health care directive.
Unexpected Pregnancy?
Consult with a family law attorney to learn about paternity determination and the rights of both biological parents.
Changing Jobs or Loss of Income?
Learn about options to modify support obligations or consult with a family law attorney to analyze whether or not pursuing a change will meet statutory requirements.
Relocating?
Discuss your plan with a family law attorney to understand the requirements and likelihood of obtaining a court order to allow relocation and parenting time modification.