Minnesota Divorce Forms & Papers

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Minnesota for at least 180 days immediately before the petition for dissolution of marriage is filed. The dissolution of marriage may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapters 518.07 and 518.09]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The no-fault ground for divorce in Minnesota is: Irrevocable breakdown of the marriage shown by 1) living separate and apart for 180 days; or 2) serious marital discord adversely affecting the attitude of one or both of the spouses toward the marriage. [Minnesota Statutes Annotated; Chapters 518.06 and 518.13].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MINNESOTA

Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF MINNESOTA, DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "Petitioner'. Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Minnesota state, please see Minnesota Divorce Laws page.

Free Minnesota Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

Minnesota Divorce Instructions

Minnesota Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

Forms & Doccoments

Minnesota Divorce Court Forms