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Child Support

"Child support" is court-ordered payments for the financial support of a child.  Under Minnesota law, a child has the right to be financially supported by both parents. 

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Conciliation Court

Conciliation Court is also known as "small claims" court. General claims of $20,000 or less can be filed in Conciliation Court. 

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Criminal Expungement

Expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a court record.

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Divorce

Getting divorced is a lot more complicated than getting married, and it can take several months before your divorce is final.

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Domestic Abuse & Harassment

Minnesota has a law called the Domestic Abuse Act, which is found at Minn. Stat. ch. 518B.

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Find a Self Help Center

A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information, services and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney. 

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Going to Court

People go to court for many reasons, and it’s common not to know what to expect. While it can feel overwhelming, here’s some helpful info and tips.

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Landlord & Tenant Issues

Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities come from federal and state laws, local rules, safety codes, contracts, and court decisions.

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How Do I...?

eFile in District Court

eFS is a web-based system used to electronically file and serve documents in the Minnesota district courts. 

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Participate in a Remote Hearing

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is conducting some court hearings remotely. 

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Represent Myself in Court

A person who goes to court without being represented by a lawyer is called "self-represented" or "pro se." Pro se is a Latin term that means "for oneself." 

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Access the Supreme Court Calendar

Calendars and case summaries are available each month of the term.

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Access the Court of Appeals Calendar

Court of Appeals oral arguments are open to the public.

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State Law Library

Room G25
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

(651) 297-7651

mn.gov/law-library