INSTRUCTIONS: MINNESOTA PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH CHILDREN (Form DIV802)

To initiate a divorce in Minnesota in a marriage with children, you may file a petition for dissolution of marriage. This document does not require an attorney to complete and can be obtained from the website of the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 1: Enter your name both at the top above "Petitioner" and in Section 1, along with all other information requested.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 2: In the first part of the document, you provide all information requested. In the second, make your wishes for court rulings known. Sections 3 through 7 require you to enter various information about yourself and your spouse.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 3: Sections 8-10 ask you to list any ongoing or closed legal actions relating to your marriage.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 4: Sections 11-15 concern minor and adult dependants, pregnancy, and children from other partners.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 5: In section 16, express your wishes regarding how much parenting time each parent should be granted.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 6: In sections 17 and 18, note any public assistance benefits or Supplemental Security Income received by either spouses or children. In section 19, provide information about any education program you are currently enrolled in.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 7: Sections 20 through 23 concern your income and expenses, while sections 24-25 concern the spouse's income and expenses.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 8: List child care costs in section 26 and health care coverage in section 27.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 9: In section 28, express your wishes for alimony.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 10: Sections 29-37 ask you to detail various assets and debts.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 11: In section 38, list your wishes for a name change.

Minnesota Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DIV802 Step 12: In Part II, detail the rulings you wish the court to make.