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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

Call 2-1-1 or Toll Free: 800-543-7709 or Local: 651-291-0211 or text your zip code to 898-211 (texting available M-F 8am-7pm) or search at the website. United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need.

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

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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