Minnesota Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Minnesota publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Minnesota sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Minnesota's core family statutes live in the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 518 - Marriage Dissolution. Divorce, custody, and support cases can all be e-filed statewide.

How the Minnesota court system handles family cases

Family cases in Minnesota are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court; metro counties run a Family Court calendar.

Minnesota's 87 counties are grouped into 10 judicial districts.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.

Official Minnesota resources

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Minnesota state courts website (Minnesota judicial branch): The official home of the Minnesota court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.mncourts.gov

Minnesota family law forms (Minnesota judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Minnesota cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.mncourts.gov/GetForms.aspx?c=14

Minnesota self-help resources (Minnesota courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Minnesota family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics.aspx

Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS) (Tyler Technologies): E-filing works in all 87 Minnesota counties. It is optional for people without a lawyer, but once you e-file one document in a case you must keep e-filing for the rest of that case. https://efilemn.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp

Find Minnesota courts (locate your district court) (Minnesota judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts.aspx

Minnesota rules of procedure (Minnesota judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Minnesota. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/court_rules

Minnesota mediation and dispute resolution (Minnesota judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Minnesota family cases. https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Mediation.aspx

Minnesota financial affidavit and disclosure forms (mncourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Minnesota family cases ask for. https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Child-Support.aspx

Minnesota child support guideline resources (mncourts.gov): Official Minnesota child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://childsupportcalculator.dhs.state.mn.us/Calculator

Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) (Minnesota courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us/CaseSearch

Frequently used official Minnesota forms

These links open official Minnesota government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Without Children (DIV402), form DIV402 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://mncourts.gov/_media/migration/courtforms/divorce/div402_current.pdf

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Children (DIV802), form DIV802 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://mncourts.gov/_media/migration/courtforms/divorce/div802_current.pdf

Financial Affidavit (FAM102), form FAM102 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://mncourts.gov/_media/migration/courtforms/family/fam102_current.pdf

Answer and Counter Petition, with Children (DIV902), form DIV902 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/DIV902.pdf?ext=.pdf

Combined Summons (DIV803), form DIV803 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/DIV803.pdf?ext=.pdf

Stipulated Judgment and Decree, with Children (DIV806), form DIV806 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/DIV806.pdf?ext=.pdf

Petition to Establish Custody and Parenting Time (CHC103), form CHC103 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/CHC103.pdf?ext=.pdf

Motion for Change of Custody (CHC302), form CHC302 (Modification), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/CHC302.pdf?ext=.pdf

Motion to Modify Child Support / Spousal Maintenance (CSD202), form CSD202 (Child Support), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/CSD202.pdf?ext=.pdf

Motion for Contempt (DIV1402), form DIV1402 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/DIV1402.pdf?ext=.pdf

Petition for Order for Protection (OFP102), form OFP102 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/OFP102.pdf?ext=.pdf

Affidavit to Request Fee Waiver (FEE102), form FEE102 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/FEE102.pdf?ext=.pdf

Application for Name Change and Other Relief (NAM102), form NAM102 (Name Change), official document: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CourtForms/NAM102.pdf?ext=.pdf

Filing fees: Dissolution filing fee: ~$365-$390.

E-filing link data for Minnesota was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Minnesota family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Minnesota judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Minnesota?

E-filing works in all 87 Minnesota counties. It is optional for people without a lawyer, but once you e-file one document in a case you must keep e-filing for the rest of that case. Divorce, custody, and support cases can all be e-filed statewide.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Minnesota?

Dissolution filing fee: ~$365-$390. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Minnesota?

Family cases in Minnesota are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family Court. Divorce and custody are heard in the District Court; metro counties run a Family Court calendar.