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 Hennepin County/Fourth Judicial District Resources

Fourth Judicial District
http://www.mncourts.gov/district/4/
● Gateway to information and resources regarding the court system of the Fourth Judicial District.

Hennepin County Family Court
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/districts/fourth/Family/fcmain.htm
● Links to brief explanations of divorce, custody, child support, paternity, annulment, legal separation and other topics.

Family Court Forms
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/districts/fourth/General/onlineforms.htm#family
● Includes several forms unique to Hennepin County.

Family Court Services
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/vgn/portal/internet/hcchannelmaster/0,2324,1273_82668__2,00.html
● Overview of programs and assistance available through Family Court Services
● Article on Early Neutral Evaluation program found at http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/vgn/portal/internet/hcdetailmaster/0,2300,1273_82668_112890838,00.html

Required Courses for Divorcing Parents
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/districts/fourth/Family/fcdiveducation.htm
● Information about the parental education courses that are required by Hennepin County.

Guardian ad Litems in Hennepin County
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/districts/fourth/Family/fcgal.htm
● Information about guardian ad litems in Hennepin County.

Domestic Abuse Service Center
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/districts/fourth/Family/DA/damain.htm
● Information and resources for victims of domestic violence.

Self-Help Service Center
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/districts/fourth/SelfHelp/shmain.htm
● Resources and information for low-income persons.

Volunteer Lawyers Network
http://www.volunteerlawyersnetwork.org
● Information and resources for volunteering with this pro bono legal service provider in Hennepin County.

Law Library
www.hclaw.co.hennepin.mn.us
● Search the Hennepin County Law Library and conduct internet research
● Access legal forms
● Referrals for attorneys and legal services in the Twin Cities.

Driving Directions to Family Justice Center
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/vgn/portal/internet/hclocationmaster/0,2302,1273_82668_100017448,00.html
● Driving directions and map to Family Justice Center

 Minnesota Resources

Minnesota Judicial Branch Web Site
http://www.courts.state.mn.us/
● Gateway to the Minnesota courts system.
● Attorney inquiry allows search for attorney identification number and address of all attorneys admitted in Minnesota.
● Links to county court web sites
● Family law forms, checklist for services and filings of various motions, and explanations of procedures.
● Biographies and photographs of all Minnesota judges.
● General information about the appellate process.
● Archives of all appellate opinions since May 1996.
● Current appellate opinions are released on the web site every Tuesday afternoon.

Minnesota Legislature Web Site:
www.leg.state.mn.us/leg.asp
● General information regarding the legislature and legislative process.
● Track upcoming legislation.
● Look up and print out statutes.

Practicelaw.org
http://www.practicelaw.org/
● Extensive collection of family law forms and resources provided by the Minnesota State Bar Association.

 Bar Associations

Minnesota State Bar Association
 http://www.mnbar.org/
● Includes link to family law section.

Hennepin County Bar Association
 https://www.hcba.org/

Ramsey County Bar Association
 http://www.ramseybar.org/

American Bar Association websites:
 www.abalawinfo.org/fam1.html
● Access family law publications available free on the internet or for purchase in print.

 www.abanet.org/family/faq.html
● Answers to frequently asked questions about family law.

 www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/books/family
 www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/books/family_legal_guide
● A comprehensive overview of rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Available free online or for purchase in print.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
http://www.aaml.org/
● Various resources including a client handbook on the divorce process, “Making Marriage Last” and “Stepping Back From Anger” pamphlets.

 Miscellaneous Resources

William Mitchell College of Law
www.wmitchell.edu/resources/ilr.asp?key1=Family+Law
● Directory to internet resources for family law research and information.