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Online Divorce in Minnesota

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For those seeking an inexpensive divorce in the state of Minnesota, online divorce is an easy, affordable, and fast solution to prepare legal forms. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case.

The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at Onlinedivorce.com makes it easy for you. We help organize all of the necessary divorce forms and provide detailed written instructions on filing your divorce in Minnesota.

Our divorce documents preparation service can be a perfect solution for those who want to have their divorce papers completed quickly and without stress.

Even though Minnesota has unique divorce forms and filing requirements, our online system can provide you with exactly what you need and provide instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.

If you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce and want an amicable dissolution to your marriage, why should the process get drawn out, and why should you spend money on lawyers? Online divorce is often cheaper, quicker, and easier.

Online divorce can be a perfect option if you want to save money or hope to have your divorce finalized quickly to get on with your life. Preparing documents for divorce online in Minnesota is fast becoming very popular because you can complete the documents in the comfort of your home.

Even if you think your case is too complex because you have children, own your own home, or have other assets, you may still be able to prepare your documents online. Just start with our simple questionnaire, and we’ll provide you instructions for each step of the way.

The process at OnlineDivorce.com is 100% secure. We protect your information, and nothing is filed until you submit the divorce papers to the courthouse yourself. Filing for divorce in Minnesota with the Onlinedivorce.com system can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.

Filing:

When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we help you fill out your divorce paperwork using a simple online questionnaire. You can fill it out alone or with the assistance of your spouse.

Then, after getting the other spouse’s signature, the divorce forms may be filed at the local court. In Minnesota, you will typically file with the courthouse in the county in which you currently reside. If a petitioner is not currently a resident but a defendant is, divorce is typically filed in the county where the defendant resides.

The actual filing process is explained in our detailed court-filing instructions that we provide, along with your completed divorce forms. You can also obtain assistance from your local courthouse by calling or stopping by.

After the initial filing, you may need to follow up if there are any issues with your documents. When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we allow you to make minor adjustments to your forms as requested by the court at no additional charge.

Our goal is to help you obtain your divorce with as little hassle and stress as possible using our online divorce documents preparation service.

Residency:

Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency before filing for divorce. Minnesota is no exception.

At least one of the spouses must have been a resident of the state of Minnesota for a minimum of 180 days prior to filing for divorce. The divorce should be filed in the county where either of the spouses lives. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapters 518.07 and 518.09]

There are many ways to prove that residency has been established. The easiest way is if one or both spouses have a valid and current Minnesota driver’s license, ID card, or voter’s registration card issued at least six months before filing for divorce.

If this is not the case, it may be possible to establish residency by having someone who knows you or your spouse testify that you have lived in the state for at least six months. Additionally, it may be possible to use an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness form to serve as proof you’ve lived in the state for a minimum of six months.

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Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within Minnesota. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.

 

There is only one acceptable reason for a divorce in Minnesota — an irrevocable breakdown of the mar­riage with no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved. This can be proven by showing serious marital discord. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapter 518.06]

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Custody of the child in Minnesota

Custody of the child

Joint or sole custody is awarded based on what would be in the best interests of the child and upon consideration of these factors:

  • Cultural background and preferences of a child;
  • The preferences of the child, if of sufficient age and maturity;
  • The desires of the parents and a parenting plan if they worked together to create one;
  • The child’s adjustment at home, school, and in the community;
  • The health, both physical and psychological, of all individuals involved;
  • Any history of domestic abuse;
  • The child’s need for a relationship with both parents;
  • Both parents’ willingness to perform parental obligations;
  • The intention of either parent to move;
  • Which of the parents is more likely to allow the child frequent and meaningful contact with the other parent; and
  • The relationship of a child with family members.

Domestic violence against a child will prevent custody. No preference is to be given based on the parent’s gender, age, or financial status, or the child’s age or gender. If both parents desire full custody of a child who is too young to express a preference, the “primary caretaker” is to be awarded custody. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapter 518.17 and Minnesota Case Law]

Rules for child support in Minnesota

The standard child support guidelines of Minnesota apply in almost every case, barring extraordinary circumstances. The parents’ gross incomes and expenses are considered when calculating child support.

Child support continues until the child reaches the age of majority or completes high school. In some cases, it may extend through a college education.

Either or both parents are sometimes ordered to provide child support. Marital misconduct is not a factor. However, the following factors are considered when determining child support:

  • The custody arrangements;
  • Whether the child has lived in a foreign country for more than 1 year where the cost of living was higher or lower;
  • The standard of living the child would have enjoyed if the marriage had not ended in divorce;
  • Who gets a dependent income tax exemption;
  • The overall physical and emotional conditions and financial needs of the child; and
  • The resources, earnings, income, debts of both the noncustodial and the custodial parent.

A parent may be required to provide health insurance coverage for any children if coverage is available at a suitable cost from an employer, union, or other organization. The court may order the payments to be made through the clerk of courts. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapters 518A.43]

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Rules for spousal support in Minnesota

Rules for spousal support

Either spouse may be awarded maintenance, without regard to marital fault, if the spouse seeking maintenance:

  • Lacks sufficient property to provide for reasonable needs considering the standard of living attained during the marriage;
  • Is not able to provide adequate self-support, considering the standard of living attained during the marriage, through appropriate employment; or
  • Is the full-time caregiver of a child whose condition or circumstances make it appropriate that the custodian not be required to seek employment outside the home.
  • The award of maintenance is based on a consideration of the following factors:
  • The sacrifices that a homemaker has made in terms of earnings, employment, experience, and opportunities;
  • Any time necessary to acquire sufficient education and training to enable the spouse to find appropriate employment, that spouse’s future earning capacity, and the probability of completing education and training and becoming fully or partially self-supporting;
  • The standard of living enjoyed by the couple during the marriage;
  • The duration of the marriage and, in the case of a homemaker, the length of absence from employment and the extent to which any education, skills, or experience have become outmoded and earning capacity has become permanently diminished;
  • The ability of the spouse from whom support is sought to meet his or her needs while meeting those of the spouse seeking support;
  • The financial resources of the spouse who seeks the maintenance, including marital property, apportioned to such spouse and such spouse’s ability to meet his or her needs independently;
  • The contribution that each spouse makes to the marriage, including services rendered in homemaking, childcare, education, and career-building of the other spouse;
  • The current age of the spouses;
  • The ongoing physical and emotional conditions of the spouses;
  • Any suspected loss of earnings, seniority, retirement benefits or other employment opportunities foregone by the spouse seeking maintenance; and
  • Any other factor the court deems just and equitable.

If the spouse receives public aid, the payments are to be made through the public aid agency. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapters 518.552].

Property division in Minnesota

Property division

One of the most challenging aspects of deciding to dissolve a marriage is determining how property (including the family home, if applicable) will be distributed.

When a couple divorces in Minnesota, they must distribute wealth in a fair, legally mandated, and agreeable manner. This can be a challenging proposition.

However, when the couple can agree upon how to distribute property independently without involving the court, this leads to an uncontested divorce and speeds up matters making for a much smoother divorce.

Minnesota is considered an “equitable distribution” state. The court divides all of the couples’ property without regard to whether it was acquired before or after the marriage, except for any gifts and inheritances received before or during the marriage.

A selection of the property can be set aside to create a fund for support, maintenance, and education of children of the union. With regards to property distribution in Minnesota, marital fault is not a factor. However, the following factors may be considered in the division of property within the state:

  • The contribution that each spouse made to acquiring said marital property, including the input as a homemaker or in childcare;
  • The value of property brought into the marriage;
  • The contribution that a spouse made towards the education, training, or enhanced earning capacity of the other spouse;
  • The duration of the marriage;
  • The current age as well as the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of the spouses;
  • Any vocational skills of the spouses;
  • The time and expense spent to acquire any skills and training to become self-sufficient;
  • The federal and state tax consequences from the court’s division of the property;
  • Any existing legally binding premarital or marital agreement;
  • The current and future earning capacity of the two spouses, which may include education, training, skills, experience, and absence from the job market;
  • Whether any property awarded is instead of, or in addition to, marital maintenance and the amount and length of any such award;
  • The total financial circumstances of both spouses, including pensions, if applicable;
  • The desire to award the family home to the spouse who has custody of the children;
  • Custodial provisions for the children;
  • The amount and length of maintenance payments; and
  • Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the spouses. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapter 518.58]

When you begin the process of filling out your divorce questionnaire using OnlineDivorce.com, you’ll receive more information about property distribution and the steps you can take to make this process more comfortable and less likely to cause conflict between the divorcing spouses.

As always, the goal is to have an uncontested divorce so that you can file online and avoid taking your case to court--saving you time, money, and stress.

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Mediation support in Minnesota

Mediation may be ordered if there is any contesting of the case regarding child support or child custody. Either party may also request mediation at any time.

For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. It can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy, and affordable online divorce.

Divorce forms in Minnesota

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Filing fees for divorce in Minnesota

When you file your divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees that may vary by county. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Please check with your local courthouse to determine the exact amount.

How long will it take?

Using the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more, depending on the complexity of your case. Start by filling out the questionnaire. You can do it in one sitting or save your progress and complete it at a later date. Whatever is most convenient for you.

Once you’ve received the completed documents, you will need to file them and get your spouse’s signature. More information regarding the finalization of the divorce case is provided once the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the court.

Here is how OnlineDivorce.com makes completing divorce papers easier:

  • We provide the full divorce packet required by the local court - clients do not need to drive to their local courthouse to get the blank forms or search for the right divorce forms online. In rare cases, local county forms can vary in color, paper material, size, or bar code, so they may need to be obtained directly from the county clerk's office.
  • We complete the necessary forms for clients based on their answers given in a simple guided online interview - clients do not need to understand family law or read through complicated instructions to figure out how to fill out the forms themselves.
  • We give detailed, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for filing a divorce with the court - so the client knows exactly what to do to get his/her divorce finalized.
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  • We save our clients time and money - if divorcing spouses agree regarding the terms of their divorce, they typically don’t have to pay thousands to a lawyer to handle their divorce forms and don't need to spend hours trying to do it all by themselves.