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Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota

A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in Minnesota. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.

Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Minnesota

The facts that shape a Minnesota divorce — confirmed with you during intake.

Where you file

District Court

Residency requirement

One spouse must have lived in Minnesota for at least 180 days before filing.

Court filing fee

$285 — varies by county, passed through at cost

Waiting period

No mandatory waiting period; timing is driven by court processing.

Grounds

Minnesota allows no-fault divorce on the sole ground of an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Typical timeline

About 6 to 10 weeks minimum for a joint petition, including a roughly 30-day step after signing the Marital Termination Agreement before a final hearing can be scheduled; most uncontested cases finalize in 2 to 3 months.

Fee waiver

You can request a fee waiver using the In Forma Pauperis (IFP102) form if you can't afford the fee.

Common Minnesota Divorce Forms

Joint Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Marital Termination Agreement
Financial Affidavits
Proposed Judgment and Decree

SimpleDivorce prepares the exact forms your Minnesota court requires — you never track them down yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers specific to filing in Minnesota.

SimpleDivorce prepares your Minnesota joint petition and Marital Termination Agreement, walks both spouses through signing, and files with the District Court; most joint petitions can be resolved without either spouse appearing in court.

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