Most families face debt at some time or another. Losing a job, losing public assistance benefits, sudden medical bills, or divorce can push a family into debt. There are many ways creditors can try to collect debts. Two of the most common…

Source: Education for Justice

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Do-It-Yourself Forms

Answer a "Summons and Complaint" - Debt Collector Lawsuits

Welcome! This free program helps you create an Answer to a Summons and Complaint regarding money that someone says you owe. The program works by asking you questions. It uses…

Source: Education for Justice

"Stop Contacting Me about This Debt" - Letter to Creditors - Do it Yourself

Welcome! This free program helps you create a letter to demand that your creditors stop contacting you about debt. The program works by asking you questions. It uses your answers…

Source: Education for Justice

Service of Process - Minnesota Court Forms and Information

When you start a court case, or are already involved in a court case, you are generally required to give the other party (the other side) to the case copies of any papers you are…

Source: Minnesota Courts

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

Collecting and Satisfying Judgments - Minnesota Court Forms and Information

Welcome! The Minnesota Courts have information about the process of collecting a judgment and the forms you can use.

Source: Minnesota Courts

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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: Minnesota Courts Information on Remote Hearings

Coping with Debt

Author: Federal Trade Commission

Consumer information about debt.

Go to the website: Coping with Debt - FTC

Consumer Assistance Request Form - MN Attorney General

Author: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Use the Consumer Assistance Request Form if you need help with a problem like unsatisfactory service, bill disputes, or other concerns. When you fill out the form, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office contacts the organization on your behalf.

Go to the website: Consumer Assistance Request Form - MN Attorney General

Find a Free Legal Kiosk - Get Help & Attend Remote Meetings or Hearings

Author: Reach Justice Minnesota

Legal kiosks are computers in community spaces across Minnesota. You can use the kiosks to apply for a free lawyer or find legal information and resources. Some of the kiosks let you do video meetings and remote court hearings. These kiosks have more privacy and are marked in blue. Use the map at the link to reserve a kiosk near you!

Go to the website: Reserve a Legal Kiosk

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