Family Division

Responsibilities & Services

The function of the Family Division is to serve the public by processing and maintaining divorce, paternity, custody, support, domestic abuse, and harassment files. For more information, call 507-621-6005.

Filing for Divorce

If you are wondering what to do to file for a divorce, the Court Administration staff cannot give legal advice. You may go to the Minnesota Judicial Branch and print out the forms you need. You may also contact an attorney for the forms and legal advice.