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Paternity

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Fact Sheets

Paternity and Child Custody
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Other Resources

Booklets

Unmarried Fathers' Guide to Paternity, Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support in Minnesota
This guide has basic information about paternity, custody, child support, and parenting time for unmarried fathers in Minnesota.  Every state has different laws on family law. This guide is for Minnesota only.
Source: Central Minnesota Legal Services
Rights and Responsibilities of Unmarried Parents
Laws can be different from state to state. This booklet covers Minnesota law. This booklet will help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a parent. Your child deserves the best you can offer, including the love, attention,…
Source: Education for Justice

Do-It-Yourself Forms

Paternity - Minnesota Court Forms and Information
Welcome! The Minnesota Courts have forms and information about paternity.
Source: Minnesota Courts
Recognition of Parentage (ROP) - Minnesota Forms and Information
Welcome! Signing and filing this Recognition of Parentage (ROP) form establishes a legal relationship between a father and child when the biological father is not married to the…
Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services

Helpful Websites

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

Videos

How to File a Motion in Family Court - Minnesota Courts
Source: Minnesota Courts
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