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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.

Rules & Laws

If you are representing yourself in a child support case in MN, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. Review Representing Yourself in Court for more information. 

Laws & Rules on Child Support
The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that pertain to child support in MN. See also Laws, Rules & Legal Research.

You can get more help with legal research at law libraries in MN. Talk to a lawyer to learn how the law and rules may affect your case.

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

(651) 297-7651

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