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Fact Sheets

Marriage in Minnesota

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Marriage and Debts in Minnesota

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Immigrants, Marriage and Divorce in Minnesota

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Other Resources

Do-It-Yourself Forms

Changing a birth record in Minnesota

Welcome! These instructions and forms can help you change your child's birth record.

Source: Minnesota Department of Health

Court Fee Waiver - Do it Yourself

Welcome! This form lets you ask the court for a Fee Waiver. There are 3 ways to fill out the form:

Source: MN Courts

Helpful Websites

United Way 211

Author: United Way 211

United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential resource help for people in Minnesota. They can direct you to shelter, food, financial help, and more. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Toll Free: 800-543-7709
Local: 651-291-0211
Text your zip code to 898-211
Search for help at their website

Go to the website: United Way 211 Site

Annulment and Legal Separation information - Minnesota Courts

Author: Minnesota Courts

Learn what annulment and legal separation are under Minnesota Law

Go to the website: Annulment and Legal Separation - Minnesota Courts

Evidence and Exhibits

Author: Minnesota Judicial Branch

One of the most important steps you can take when getting ready for court is getting your evidence together and using exhibits. The court has a way for you to do this called the Minnesota Digital Exhibit System (MNDES). It’s a website to upload your evidence. The link below has info on the rules of evidence and MNDES. The last tab on the page has a link to the MNDES website. Make sure you read everything carefully because the rules can be complicated.

Go to the website: MN Courts - Evidence and Exhibits

Child Tax Credit

Author: Legal Services State Support

This is an automatic payment you get from the U.S. government if you have children. It's based on your tax filing. Find information about qualifying for and claiming the child tax credit.

Go to the website: IRS | Child Tax Credit

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) / Mediation

Author: Minnesota Courts

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes are alternative methods of helping people resolve legal problems before going to court. ADR involves an independent third person, called a "neutral" who tries to help resolve or narrow the areas of conflict.

Go to the website: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) / Mediation - Minnesota Courts

Indian Child Welfare policies, procedures, complaints

Author: Minnesota Department of Human Services

Policies and procedures related to Indian Child Welfare Act and forms for reporting non-compliance.

Go to the website: Indian Child Welfare - Minnesota Department of Human Services

Legal Stuff Booklet

Author: Hennepin County Bar Association

48-page booklet of practical legal information for Minnesota residents.

Go to the website: Legal Stuff Booklet (pdf) - Hennepin County Bar Association

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