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Divorce residency rules and where to file in Minnesota
One spouse must have lived in Minnesota, or been stationed there in the armed services, for at least 180 days before filing. Being domiciled in Minnesota for at least 180 days before filing also qualifies. A Minnesota divorce is granted when the court finds an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- One spouse must have lived in Minnesota, or been stationed there in the armed services, for at least 180 days before filing. Minnesota Statutes § 518.07. Checked November 2, 2026
- Being domiciled in Minnesota for at least 180 days before filing also qualifies. Minnesota Statutes § 518.07. Checked November 2, 2026
- A Minnesota divorce is granted when the court finds an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Minnesota Statutes § 518.06. Checked November 2, 2026
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How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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Neighbouring states
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Iowa
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in North Dakota
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Wisconsin
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Michigan
Questions
Where do these Minnesota facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Minnesota Statutes § 518.07; Minnesota Statutes § 518.06. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Minnesota or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.