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Divorce

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Fact Sheets

COVID-19: Custody and Parenting Time During the Pandemic
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Marriage in Minnesota
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Family Court Process: Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
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Marriage and Debts in Minnesota
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Other Resources

Booklets

Getting a Divorce: A Basic Guide to Minnesota Law
This booklet explains your rights in a Minnesota divorce and includes information on custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, division of property and division of debt.  It is a guide and is not meant to answer all…
Source: Education for Justice
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Do-It-Yourself Forms

Starting a Divorce - Do it Yourself
Welcome! The Minnesota Courts have forms to help you file for divorce.
Source: Minnesota Courts
After a Divorce is Final - Minnesota Court Forms and Information
Welcome! The Minnesota Courts have forms that can help address issues after a divorce is final.
Source: Minnesota Courts

Helpful Websites

Information on Remote Court Hearings
Author: Minnesota Courts

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is conducting some court hearings remotely using Zoom, WebEx, and/or VMR. This site includes information for attorneys, parties, and others who are required to appear at remote hearings.

Go to the website: Remote Hearings in Minnesota Courts
Tips for Representing Yourself in Court - Minnesota State Courts
Author: Minnesota Courts

Tips to help if you are representing yourself in court, or deciding whether or not to hire a lawyer.

Go to the website: Representing Yourself in Court - Minnesota Courts

Q & A

Can I stop paying spousal support to my ex, or can I at least pay less, after I retire?
Source: Senior Legal Line - Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota

Videos

Minnesota Divorce Overview
Source: Education for Justice
How to File a Motion in Family Court - Minnesota Courts
Source: Minnesota Courts
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