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Laws, Rules & More Resources on Child Support

If you are representing yourself in a child support case in Minnesota, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. Read Rights and Duties of Self-Represented Parties.

Laws & Rules on Child Support

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The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that pertain to child support in Minnesota. See also Laws, Rules & Legal Research.

You can get more help with legal research at law libraries in Minnesota. Talk to a lawyer to learn how the law and rulles may affect your case.

Child Support Resources

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• Child Support Offices in Minnesota
• Child Support Guidelines (MN Dept. of Human Svc.)
• Understanding Child Support: a Handbook for Parents (booklet, MN Dept. of Human Svc.)
• Child Support Basics (MLSC booklet)
• Getting Child Support Legal Fact Sheet (MLSC)
• LawHelpMN.org - Child Support Legal website for non-lawyers with links to child support information and resources.
• Child Support: Basic Questions (MN Legislature - House of Rep. Research Dept.)
• Minnesota's Child Support Laws: An Overview (MN Legislature - House of Rep. Research Dept.)
• A Guide to Calculating Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) (MN Legislature - Office on the Economic Status of Women)
• Expedited Child Support Process (MN Judicial Branch webpage with links to flowcharts on the steps for establishing paternity, bringing a motion, and enforcing "ex pro" child support orders.)

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