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Annulment and Legal Separation

An annulment treats a marriage as if it had never happened. Legal Separation is a court process that changes the status of your marriage.

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Legal Advice is Important

If you or your spouse are thinking about divorce or legal separation, it is very important to talk with a lawyer and get legal advice. "Legal advice" includes how the law applies to your family situation and knowing your legal options. The lawyer can help you decide whether a legal separation or a divorce is the better choice for you.

Some lawyers offer a free or reduced-fee initial consultation. If there is a consultation fee, it will probably be a good investment to make before you take steps that cannot be undone. Legal separation and divorce can have long-lasting legal and financial impacts.

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Self-Help Centers

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 a lawyer.

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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