Minnesota Divorce & Family Law Resources & More

Minnesota 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.

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.

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.

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.
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