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Divorce (Marital Dissolution)

Getting a Divorce: A Basic Guide to Minnesota Divorce Law (11th Edition, Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center, April 2008)
This booklet covers rights both before and after divorce, how a divorce proceeding works, and important issues like abuse, custody, and child support.

Hennepin County Family Court
Provides overview of the requirements of obtaining a divorce in Hennepin County.

Important Notice: By Court Order, in Hennepin County, all family court motions prepared by a person not represented by an attorney must be reviewed by a Family Law Facilitator before a court date is set. Forms available here.

Minnesota Court Forms

• Hennepin County District Court -- Family Court Forms (scroll down)
• Minnesota Courts --Dissolution Forms
  Includes forms such as Summons, Petition for Dissolution, Answer and Counter Petition, and Marital Termination Agreement.

Family Law Facilitator Program
Describes services available if you are going to court over a family law dispute and you are not working with an attorney. Covers availability and cost of forms, and requirement of watching videotape.

Minnesota Statutes ch. 518 - Divorce
Read the divorce statute covering marital dissolution, visitation, and custody.

Minnesota Statutes ch. 518A - Child Support
Read the statute covering child support and maintenance.

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