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Do-It-Yourself Divorce Forms

I-CAN! Court Forms (Separate Website)
Use this court form service to fill out your Divorce with Children forms and application for a Fee Waiver.
By: Fourth Judicial District Self-Help Center Family Court Location

Fact Sheets

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Fact Sheet F-8
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Family Court Process: Early Neutral Evaluation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a process some courts use to try to resolve custody, parenting time or money disagreements outside of the formal court setting.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

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Booklets

Divorce Mediation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Dakota County Law Library

Getting a Divorce
This booklet explains your rights in a Minnesota divorce and includes information on custody, parenting time, child support, maintenance, abuse, and division of property.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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Videos

How to Start a Divorce in Minnesota (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center

Other Helpful Resources

Common Questions about Real Estate in Divorce (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota State Court System

Credit and Divorce This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
If you've recently been through a divorce, or are contemplating one, you may want to look closely at issues involving credit.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Credit Issues with Divorce (Separate Website)

By: University of Minnesota Extension

Divorce in Minnesota (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Courts Self-Help Center

Family Law Appellate Mediation Pilot Program (Separate Website)
The Minnesota Court of Appeals currently has a project for mediation in family law cases. It is designed with the goal of decreasing the conflict levels for families, decreasing costs, and increasing efficiency and satisfaction.
By: Minnesota State Court System

Family Mediation: A How-To Guide (Separate Website)
Answers to frequently asked questions about mediation.
By: Hamline University School of Law

Helping Your Child Through a Divorce (Separate Website)

By: Kids Health
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Immigration and Divorce
Information about the effects of divorce on an immigration status.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

Marriage Certificates and Divorce Decrees (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Department of Health

Online Parents Forever Resources (Separate Website)
These free online resources are designed to help families experiencing divorce, separation, or another change in parenting.
By: University of Minnesota Extension

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

Tips for Talking with your Child's Other Parent (Separate Website)
This presentation was designed to help parents put their personal differences aside and improve their communication with each other.
By: University of Minnesota Extension
Read this in: Spanish / Español


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