By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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Being a Legal Father: parentage information for mothers and fathers
(Separate Website)
This has answers to questions about establishing paternity for unmarried parents.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
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Unmarried Fathers' Guide to Paternity, Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support in Minnesota
By: Central Minnesota Legal Services-Downtown Minneapolis
Interactive Guides
Minnesota Child Support Calculator
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Legal Information by Phone
How Financial Support for Children is Determined
By calling Tel-Law, you can listen over the phone about how child support payments are determined. Many other topics are also available.
By: Hennepin County Bar Association
If Child Support is Not Being Paid
By calling Tel-Law, you can listen over the phone about what happens when one parent fails to make their court-ordered child support payment. Many other topics are also available.
By: Hennepin County Bar Association
Other Helpful Resources
Child Support Enforcement
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
Child Support Guidelines
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Family Mediation: A How-To Guide
(Separate Website)
Answers to frequently asked questions about mediation.
By: Hamline University School of Law
Parental and Child Educational Requirements For Divorce
(Separate Website)
The Minnesota State Legislature requires all parents filing for divorce (dissolution of marriage) to attend an educational program. Hennepin County has developed a choice of three for parents who are not contesting visitation or custody and a mandatory combination of three classes for those who are unable to reach an agreement.
By: Minnesota State Court System
Where do I find information about my family problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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