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Minnesota Legal Requirements for Divorce


Explanation of Chart and More Information on Requirements for Divorce

Code Section518
Residency RequirementsOne party must have resided in state or been a domiciliary for 180 days before filing.
Waiting PeriodDecree entered immediately upon finding irretrievable breakdown, subject to appeal.
'No Fault' Grounds for DivorceIrretrievable breakdown.
Defenses to a Divorce FilingAll abolished by §5l8.06.
Other Grounds for Divorce-

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