Adoption

This section of LawHelpMN.org has information and resources about adoption in Minnesota.

• Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Name Change Forms

  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. Content Detail

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  Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center

• Court Forms and Representing Yourself in Court: Paternity

  Learn the basics on being a legal father and find the forms you need to initiate a paternity action in court. If you choose to represent yourself, be sure to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you begin filling out the forms. Content Detail

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  Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center

• Minnesota Voluntary Recognition of Parentage Form

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  Minnesota Department of Human Services

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  Hmong / Hmoob

  Somali / Soomaali

• Delegation of Power by Parent or Guardian

  A pdf form to delegate the powers of a parent or guardian regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or ward, except for the power to consent to marriage or adoption to another for up to one year. Also known as a Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA). Content Detail