Melinda Hanson Weerts

Melinda Hanson Weerts is a dedicated family law attorney based in Fargo, North Dakota, serving clients throughout the Fargo-Moorhead region. With over 25 years of legal experience, she offers compassionate and knowledgeable representation in matters involving divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, adoption, and other family-related legal issues.

Melinda earned her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota, where she studied Political Science and Psychology. In 1996, she received her Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School and was admitted to the bar in both North Dakota and Minnesota that same year. Her extensive education and legal training form a strong foundation for her work in complex and sensitive family matters.

Melinda focuses her practice on family law because it directly shapes her clients’ lives and futures. Having parented both as a single mother and within a marriage, she brings genuine empathy and real-world insight to every case. Clients trust her for her warm, compassionate approach and clear, practical legal advice that helps them make confident, long-term decisions during divorce, custody disputes, and other challenging family law matters.

In her practice, Melinda advises clients on their legal rights and options, guiding them with honesty and clarity. Whether navigating a contested divorce or seeking a smooth adoption process, she works diligently to protect her clients’ best interests while promoting resolution and stability for all involved.

Melinda Hanson Weerts has established a strong reputation as a steady and reliable advocate who combines legal expertise with compassion. Her commitment to helping families move forward with confidence and security has established her as a trusted presence in the Fargo-Moorhead legal community. She continues to be a source of support for clients seeking thoughtful solutions to life’s most personal legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Melinda Weerts Law, PLLC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• Cornell Law School
  Juris Doctor (J.D)
• University of North Dakota
  BA in Political Science and Psychology

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