Minnesota Divorce & Family Law Resources & More
Find links, FAQs, and documents for Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, and Elder Law Get your legal questions answeredMinnesota Divorce Resources
- LawHelpMN.org is a legal site for non-lawyers and has many links to publications, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, LGBT Family Issues, Paternity, Adoption, and Relative custody.
- The booklet “Getting a Divorce: A Basic Guide to Minnesota Law” explains what a person has in a Minnesota divorce and includes information about the division of property, maintenance, abuse, custody, child support, and parenting time.
- The “Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders” booklet describes a person’s legal options for dealing with abuse.
- Minnesota Marriage Records Search – MOMS (MN Official Marriage System) is a public online source to access marriage record information in Minnesota.
- Find resources for battered women at Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project.
- Minnesota Fathers & Families Network has a list of agencies that provide services directly to fathers.
- “What to Expect as a Self-Represented Petitioner or Respondent in a Family Court Trial or Evidentiary Hearing” is a guidebook published by the Hennepin County Family Court as a resource for understanding the basic procedures of Hennepin County Family court.
- Guide to Child Support & Spousal Maintenance Cost-of-Living Adjustments is published by Minnesota Office on the Economic Status of Women (OESW) and used to help obtain a cost-of-living adjustment to a child support or spousal maintenance order.
- Resources for Families by the University of Minnesota Extension has information on how to thrive after a family transition.
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How To Change Your Name After A Divorce
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Minnesota Child Support Resources
- LawHelpMN.org has child support legal information and help for non-lawyers.
- The Booklet “Child Support Basics” provides basic information about how child support is set, collected, and changed.
- Child Support Offices – A list of the Minnesota county child support offices.
- Minnesota Child Support Guidelines is what a court uses when setting support obligation.
- Child Support Guidelines Calculator can be used to estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered on a case by a Minnesota court.
- “Getting Child Support” is a fact sheet on MN Child Support published by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and Legal Services State Support.
- Guide to Child Support & Spousal Maintenance Cost-of-Living Adjustments is published by Minnesota Office on the Economic Status of Women (OESW) and used to help obtain a cost-of-living adjustment to a child support or spousal maintenance order.
- “Understanding Child Support: A handbook for parents” is a publication by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to give general information about Minnesota’s child support program.
- “Minnesota’s Child Support Laws: An Overview” is a publication by the Minnesota House of Representatives which provides introductory information and answers to common questions on child support laws.
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How Does Divorce Affect Your Will?
Getting a divorce can affect your will and your estate, possibly rendering the will void. Be sure to protect yourself and your children's future by taking steps to revise your will after divorce with an experienced attorney.Impact of divorce on a will Divorce will...
Divorce Checklist: Steps to Consider for Child Negotiations
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Child Support and Child Custody Know How
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Minnesota Child Custody & Parenting Time Resources
- LawHelpMN.org is a legal site for non-lawyers and has many links and information on child custody and parenting time in Minnesota.
- Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) / Early Case Management page contains information on the process to facilitate prompt dispute resolution in custody and parenting time matters.
- Child custody resources by Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project.
- Parenting Agreement Worksheet by the Minnesota Judicial Courts.
- Parenting Agreement Worksheet is an educational program by the University of Minnesota Extension for families experiencing divorce, separation, or a change in custody.
- How to Create a Parenting Plan is a guide to creating a parenting plan by AVVO.
- Minnesota Fathers & Families Network has resources that are directly related to fathers.
- Rights and Responsibilities of Unmarried Parents is a booklet that provides basic information about the rights and responsibilities of unmarried parents in Minnesota.
- “What to Expect as a Self-Represented Petitioner or Respondent in a Family Court Trial or Evidentiary Hearing” is a guidebook published by the Hennepin County Family Court as a resource for understanding the basic procedures of Hennepin County Family court.
- Kinship Caregivers Legal Steps Manual is a publication by Legal Services State Support and contains information on the options available in Minnesota for caring for a relative’s child.
More Minnesota Child Custody & Parenting Time Information
How Does Divorce Affect Your Will?
Getting a divorce can affect your will and your estate, possibly rendering the will void. Be sure to protect yourself and your children's future by taking steps to revise your will after divorce with an experienced attorney.Impact of divorce on a will Divorce will...
Divorce Checklist: Steps to Consider for Child Negotiations
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Child Support and Child Custody Know How
We believe parents should feel that their children are being completely supported with child support, child custody, and parenting time. Be sure you know your rights, before life takes an unexpected turn.What You Should Know About Child Support & Child Custody...
Minnesota Elder Law Resources
- LawHelpMN.org is a legal site for non-lawyers and has many links to publications, including Wills, Trusts, Probate, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Power of Attorney, Elder Abuse, Consumer Issues for Seniors, Housing, and Social Security.
- Seniors Legal Rights is a handbook by the office of the Minnesota Attorney General.
Minnesota Probate, Wills, and Estates Information
- Probate and Planning: A Guide to Planning for the Future is a handbook published by the Minnesota Attorney General that contains information on wills, the probate process, living trusts, conservatorships, powers of attorney, health care directives, and planning a funeral.
- LawHelpMN.org is a legal site for non-lawyers with information on wills, probate, and trusts.
- Common Questions About Wills is a Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and Legal Services State Support publication that answers questions about wills.
Minnesota Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Guardianship and Conservatorship in Minnesota is a manual by the Minnesota Judicial Branch for non-lawyers that addresses guardianships and conservatorships of adults.
- LawHelpMN.org is a legal for non-lawyers with information on guardianship, conservatorship, and power of attorney.
- MAGIC – Minnesota Association for Guardianship & Conservatorship is a nonprofit organization that explores substitute decision-making for vulnerable individuals.
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Registry is a statewide registration system for court appointed guardians and conservators.
More Minnesota Elder Law Information
Health Care Directive
Protect your loved ones from having to make health care decisions for you. A health care directive can ease the burden of making those decisions. Experienced Elder Law attorneys at Jeddeloh Snyder Stommes can help ensure your final wishes are carried out.What are...
Estate Planning is Essential for Your Heirs
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Intestacy and the Need for a Will
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Criminal Law Resources
- Find an explanation of your Miranda Rights.
- “I got arrested. now what happens?” is a fact sheet from Minnesota Legal services.
- Video on what to expect when you go to court from Minnesota Legal Services.
- Information on expungements from Minnesota Judicial Branch.
- Fact sheet explaining subpoenas and what to do if you get one from Minnesota Legal Services.
- Read the Minnesota DWI and Implied Consent Laws from the Minnesota Legislature website.
- Check the status of your driving priviledges or read the Minnesota Driver’s Manual from Department of Public Safety website.
- Read the Ignition Interlock Device Guidelines at Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
- Find Minnesota Certified Ignition Interlock Manufacturers from Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
- Locations of courts at Minnesota State Court System.
- Prison facility locator, visiting information, contacting an incarcerated person, statistics, and more can be found at the Minnesota Department of Corrections website.
- Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety which has many resources here including use of force investigations.
- Contact a top defense attorney in St Cloud.
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Consequences of Domestic Violence
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