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   A2J Do-It-Yourself Forms: Parenting Time Assistance

By: MLSC
 
  
   
   Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Child Custody and Parenting Time (Separate Website)
Learn the basics on child custody and parenting time, and find the forms you need to establish or change a custody arrangement. If you choose to represent yourself, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you begin filling out the forms.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
  
   
   Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Name Change Forms (Separate Website)
Learn the basics on applying for a name change and find the forms you'll need to fill out for the courts. If you are representing yourself, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before filling out the forms.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
  
   
   Minnesota Court Fee Waiver: In Forma Pauperis (Separate Website)
If you believe you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, click here to learn about the forms you need to fill out to have your court fees waived. These forms are called "In Forma Pauperis" papers.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
  
   
   Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Form (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Human Services

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   Anoka County Law Library (Separate Website)
The Anoka County Law Library provides legal information - not legal advice - to residents of the county including judges of the courts, all county and municipal officials, members of the bar and inhabitants of the county.
By: Anoka County Courts
  
   
   Carlton County Court Information Booth (Separate Website)

By: Carlton County Courts
  
   
   Central MN Legal Services Free Clinics (Separate Website)
This calendar includes information on 5 different free legal advice clinics in Central MN. They include: St. Cloud area debt clinic, Sherburne County legal clinic, Wright County legal advice clinics, Kandiyohi County debt clinic, Anoka County pro se clinic,
By: Central MN Legal Services
  
   
   Cook County Court Information Booth (Separate Website)

By: Cook County Courts
  
   
   Dakota County Family Court Self-Help Center (Separate Website)
Any Dakota County resident with a Family Court case can receive a free 30 minute consultation from a volunteer attorney for answers to legal questions, procedural advice, and help filling out court provided forms.
  
   
   Hennepin County Family Court Self-Help Center (Separate Website)
The Family Court Self-Help Center provides services and referrals to people representing themselves in Family Court cases in Hennepin County District Court.
By: Fourth Judicial District Self-Help Center
  
   
   Hennepin County Self-Help Service Center (Separate Website)
The 4th Judicial District Court (Hennepin County) provides walk-in assistance to self-represented parties at two Self-Help Center locations. To use these services, you must be a resident of Hennepin County or have a court case in Hennepin County.
By: Fourth Judicial District Self-Help Center
  
   
   How to File a Motion in Family Court - Video (Separate Website)
Video tutorial.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
  
   
   Lake County Court Information Booth (Separate Website)

By: Lake County Courts
  
   
   Pine County Free Legal Advice Clinic (Separate Website)
An attorney from the Volunteer Attorney Program will be in the Pine County Courthouse the first Thursday of each month from noon to 3pm. Brochures available on the Pine County Court Administration Office public counter.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
  
   
   Ramsey County Civil Litigant Services (Separate Website)
Litigant Services provides self represented or pro se persons with forms, instructions, and limited assistance with court procedures such as name change, special term motions, court ordered car title, court ordered delayed birth certificate, and all other civil court procedures.
By: Ramsey County Courts
  
   
   Ramsey County Family Court Self-Help Service Center (Separate Website)
Ramsey County Second Judicial District Family Court's Self-Help Service Center was established to provide appropriate forms, information, and referrals to pro se parties (parties without attorneys) who are seeking to access the court system.
By: Ramsey County Courts
  
   
   Self-Help Project: Stearns County Law Library (Separate Website)
The Law Library maintains a core collection for research in most legal subject areas. A staff attorney from Central Minnesota Legal Services (CMLS) is available to help citizens complete civil court forms, assist citizens in understanding the civil court process, and explain options and how to proceed.
By: Stearns County Courts
  
   
   Sherburne County Free Legal Clinic (Separate Website)
Free onsite Legal Advice Clinic at the Sherburne County Government Center. Clinic services are offered on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
By: Central Minnesota Legal Services
  
   
   St. Louis County Court Information Booth - Duluth (Separate Website)

By: St. Louis County Courts
  
   
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