Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Minnesota
Minnesota sorts its divorce forms into numbered series by case type, so the system is more granular than most states. Couples without children use the DIV401 through DIV410 series; DIV402 is the actual Petition for Dissolution Without Children. Couples with children use the DIV801 through DIV816 series; DIV802 is the Petition for Dissolution With Children. A separate simplified track also exists: the Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution of Marriage. It uses DIV201 for instructions and DIV202 for the joint petition itself. Only couples who meet the strict eligibility criteria under Minnesota Statutes Section 518.195 can use it. Couples who agree to file together but don't qualify for summary dissolution can use the joint-petition variants instead: DIV301/DIV302 without children, or DIV1701/DIV1702 with children.
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Where Minnesota's official forms live
The Minnesota Judicial Branch publishes its divorce help topic at mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Divorce.aspx and its forms portal at mncourts.gov/getforms/divorce-dissolution. Automated tools can't load either page directly because of bot protection, but a standard browser will open them normally. Their content was confirmed separately through the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.
The petition: which DIV series applies
On the standard track, use DIV402, Petition for Dissolution Without Children, if the marriage produced no children, or DIV802, Petition for Dissolution With Children, if it did. Couples who meet the strict eligibility criteria of Minnesota Statutes Section 518.195, generally a short marriage with limited assets and no children, can use the simplified DIV201/DIV202 Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution instead. Those who agree to file together but don't qualify for summary dissolution can use the joint-petition variants: DIV301/DIV302 without children, or DIV1701/DIV1702 with children.
Financial disclosure and forms for cases with children
Minnesota's DIV series form packets are built around the specific case-type track, and a financial disclosure component is part of the standard DIV401 or DIV801 series filing. The exact standalone form number for the financial affidavit isn't listed here; check the current forms portal for it. Minnesota has also adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. It's unclear whether a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit exists apart from the DIV802 with-children petition series. Confirm both directly on mncourts.gov/getforms/divorce-dissolution or with the district court administrator.
E-filing
E-filing has been mandatory statewide since July 1, 2016, for attorneys and other Select Users. Minnesota General Rules of Practice Rule 14 requires Select Users to file all documents electronically in any case, anywhere in the state. For self-represented litigants, it's voluntary: you don't have to e-file. But once you register and e-file, you must keep e-filing and e-serving every document in that case unless the court excuses you for good cause.
Fee waivers and self-help support
Minnesota's fee-waiver form is FEE102, Affidavit to Request Fee Waiver. File it with the instructions form, FEE101, and, if needed, a Supplemental Affidavit to Request Fee Waiver, FEE103. The Minnesota Judicial Branch publishes all three in its fee waiver forms packet. For choosing the right DIV series and understanding the process, the Judicial Branch's divorce help topic page is the state's central self-help resource.
Sources: Minnesota Judicial Branch, Divorce help topic (Wayback Machine archived copy), Minnesota Judicial Branch, forms portal for divorce/dissolution (Wayback Machine archived copy)
Not independently confirmed
- Live direct access to mncourts.gov (site returns HTTP 403 to automated tools; content verified via Wayback Machine archive instead)
- Exact standalone form number for Minnesota's divorce financial affidavit
- Whether a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit form exists apart from the DIV802 series
Forms in Minnesota: frequently asked questions
Which Minnesota divorce petition form do I use?+
Use DIV402, Petition for Dissolution Without Children, or DIV802, Petition for Dissolution With Children, depending on whether the marriage produced children. Couples who meet strict eligibility criteria may qualify instead for the simplified DIV201/DIV202 Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution.
What is Minnesota's summary dissolution track?+
It's a simplified process that uses DIV201 for instructions and DIV202 for the joint petition itself. Only couples who meet the strict eligibility criteria under Minnesota Statutes Section 518.195, generally a short marriage with limited assets and no children, can use it.
What financial disclosure does Minnesota require in a divorce?+
A financial disclosure component is expected as part of the standard DIV401 or DIV801 series filing. The exact standalone form number isn't confirmed here, so check the current form directly on the Minnesota Judicial Branch's forms portal.
Does Minnesota have a UCCJEA form for divorces with children?+
A standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA jurisdictional affidavit isn't confirmed to exist. Minnesota may instead collect that information within the DIV802 with-children petition series; check with the district court administrator to be sure.
Do I have to e-file my Minnesota divorce forms?+
No, e-filing is voluntary for self-represented litigants. It has been mandatory for attorneys and other Select Users since July 1, 2016. If you choose to register and e-file, you must then keep e-filing and e-serving every document in your case.
How do I get my Minnesota filing fee waived?+
File FEE102, Affidavit to Request Fee Waiver, along with the instructions form FEE101 and, if needed, a Supplemental Affidavit, FEE103. The Minnesota Judicial Branch publishes all three.
This page is general information about forms in Minnesota, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Minnesota's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Minnesota. Virdix does not prepare or file Minnesota divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Minnesota.
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