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The Child Support Division assists with:- Locating parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota- Collecting and processing paymentsMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a one-time $25 service fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include:- Collecting current and past-due support payments- Locating non-custodial parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support- Reviews and modifies court orders for support?NOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment

The Child Support Division assists with:- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Collecting and processing payments- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support- Locating parents- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in MinnesotaMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a one-time $25 service fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

The attorney and legal advisor for the county who renders legal advice to county and district officers relative to official duties.Duties include the following: - Child support enforcement and paternity establishment - Criminal prosecution - Involuntary commitments - Prosecutes juveniles who have broken the law and provides means of protection for children in need - Victim services: assists victims during their involvement with the criminal justice process and keeps victims up to date with court proceedings

The Child Support Division assists with: - Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index - Collecting and processing payments - Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support and child care support - Establishing parentage - Locating parents - Reviewing and modifying court orders for support - Working with other states to enforce support when 1 parent does not live in MinnesotaMinnesota Child Support Online: https://www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us/Welcome.request (an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).)?NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a 2% MN cost recovery fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

The Child Support Division assists with:- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Collecting and processing payments- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support- Locating parents- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in MinnesotaMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a one-time $25 service fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include:- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims.- Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more.- Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf.- Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner.- Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

May assist with custody matters, divorce matters, protection orders, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Family legal services work on preserving stability for children and protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include:- Collecting current and past-due support payments- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support- Locating non-custodial parents- Reviews and modifies court orders for support??NOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment

Handles family law matters, including: - Adoption - Child support - Custody and visitation/parenting time - Designation of standby custodian - Domestic abuse/Order for Protection - Divorce - Grandparents visitation - Harassment restraining orders - Name change - Paternity

The Child Support Services Division assists with:- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Collecting and processing payments- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support??- Locating parents- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota???- Minnesota Child Support Online: www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us. Minnesota Child Support Online is an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).

The county attorney serves as the chief prosecutor of all adult crimes and juvenile offenses committed within Martin County. Services provided:- Handles referrals from the county Human Services Department for commitment for substance use/mental illness cases, child support enforcement, paternity adjudication, child protection actions, and termination of parental rights- Oversees conservatorships and guardianships- Provides legal advice to the county Board of Commissioners and all county departments, as needed, and represents the county in civil lawsuits- Works closely with the Office of the Victim/Witness Coordinator and restraining ordersNOTE: Does not provide personal representation to individual residents

Individuals can talk to an attorney about victimization. The attorney advises the individual about orders for protection (domestic violence), harassment orders, and more.

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include: - Collecting current and past-due support payments - Locating non-custodial parents - Establishing parentage - Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, and child care support - Reviews and modifies court orders for supportNOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment

Provides the following county attorney services:- Child and adult protection representation- Child support and paternity- CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection or Services) cases- Commitments- Conservatorships- Criminal and delinquency prosecution- Guardianships- Legal representation of county boards and agencies

Processes court cases filed in Kanabec County and offer other legal services including:- Child custody decrees- Child protection cases- Child support and paternity matters- Civil courts- Crime victim assistance and compensation- Crime victim notification service- Mental health court- Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

Provides legal services including:- Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors- Contract-for-Deed issues- Custody and visitation issues- Divorce- Evictions- Family issues- Fuel assistance- Garnishment- Housing code violations- Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc.- Mortgage foreclosures- Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance- Unemployment compensation- Utilities- Supplemental Security IncomeLegal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is availableHome visits may be possibleLegal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are consideredAssistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

The Child Support Division assists with:- Locating parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in Minnesota- Collecting and processing paymentsMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a one-time $25 service fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:- Child and adult protection representation- Child support enforcement- Crime prevention initiatives- Criminal and delinquency prosecution - Legal representation of county board and county departments- Prosecutor in all cases involving juvenile offenders- Victim/witness assistance

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include:?- Collecting current and past-due support payments- Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support- Establishing parentage- Locating non-custodial parents- Reviews and modifies court orders for supportNOTE: Child Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishment

The Child Support Division assists with:- Adjusting court orders based on the cost-of-living index- Collecting and processing payments- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing court orders for child support, medical support, and child care support- Locating parents- Reviewing and modifying court orders for support- Works with other states to enforce support when one parent does not live in MinnesotaMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).NOTE: Either parent of a child may get certain child support services. Parents who do not receive public assistance can apply for services at their county child support office for a one-time $25 service fee. Parents who receive public assistance for a child whose other parent does not live with them are automatically referred for services and are not charged a service fee.

Handles matters falling under the Indian Child Welfare Act:- Adoptions- Education regarding the Act- Foster placement proceedings- Guardianship proceedings- Termination of parental rights- Third-party custody cases- Voluntary placement mattersNote: Does not handle divorce, family court, or delinquency criminal cases

One-stop service center for victims and survivors of domestic violence that is staffed by a collaborative of 18 agencies that provide legal advocacy services at court. Available services may include:- Crisis intervention and personal advocacy- Legal advocacy- Legal consultation and representation- Law enforcement investigation and prosecution of offenders- Order for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders writing/filing for victims- Referral to shelter, permanent and transitional housing, employment, personal counseling, safe child visitation services, and other community partners- Supervised play for children while the parent/guardian is accessing servicesAfter hours or on the weekends, individuals should call the Saint Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project. See separate listing.