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Services: - Temporary Restraining Order filing office - Abused Children and Adults services - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments Court and legal information: - Landlord/tenant information - Law library - Pro-se forms for self-representation - Information on legal issues - Notary Public - Files Notary Public registration, wills, and minister credentials - Performs civil marriage ceremonies - Publish Divorce Decrees - Divorce/custody records - Other legal records - Jury selection

Represents the county in the following types of cases: - Child protection/CHIPS cases - Child support and paternity - Commitments - Conservatorship - Criminal and delinquency prosecution - Guardianships - Legal representation of boards and agencies - Vulnerable adult protection

Operates many sites for supervised visitation services and safe exchange services. In order to use the centers, parents must set up orientation interview screenings separately. If the use of the center is not court ordered, both parties must agree to use it. All visitations for the sites are scheduled through the main office. Supervised Parenting: This program is available for those who are seeking parenting time with their child but are required to do so within the presence of a neutral third party. Sessions are typically two hours in length and available seven days a week. High, medium and low supervision for visits are available. Monitored Parenting: A program for parents who are transitioning from supervised parenting and no longer need to have supervisor present at all times during the visit. Supervisors check in with the family several times during the session and document at each check-in. Sessions are typically two hours in length, but can be more or less if needed, and may occur in a group setting. Monitored Exchanges: Parents seeking to transfer their children from one parent to the other without having to have contact with the other parent can use this program. Monitored exchanges are supervised and performed by staff. Staff documents each exchange. Exchanges are performed seven days a week during programming hours. Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (TSV): This program provides therapeutic interventions for children and their non-custodial parent to improve the parent/child relationship in a safe and private supervised space. It is a way to assist children in transitions to changing family structures. Actively engage in assisting non-custodial parents and children in re-establishing or forming a healthy and safe relationship. A court order could indicate when it is in the best interest of child(ren) to have Therapeutic Supervised Visitation. Families can also choose Therapeutic Supervised Visitation instead of traditional supervised visitation through the agreement of both custodial and non-custodial parents.

Child support is money a parent is court-ordered to pay to their child's other parent or caregiver for the support of the child. Either parent may apply for services. Services include: - Collecting child support and enforcing court orders - Establishing paternity, including coordinating genetic testing - Establishing court orders to pay child support - Helping families to modify court orders

Facilitates supervised visitation for non-custodial parents and their children in a family setting. Trained staff ensure the safety of families and that parenting time is appropriate and fun; parents do not have any contact with each other. Non-custodial parent can obtain parenting time with children at the Safety Center; court order not required Open 365 days a year as needed and by appointment

Parents Forever Divorce Education sessions are provided for divorcing couples or those contemplating divorce, offering the information they need to make decisions that will minimize the stress of the transition for the entire family. Three options for class sessions: - Meet one on one with a certified trainer - Online 8-hour course - Three (3-hour) group classes with a certified trainer Class programs cover topics such as legal issues, money issues, impact of divorce on children and parents, and pathways to a new life

Child support is money a parent is court-ordered to pay to their child's other parent or caregiver for the support of the child. Either parent may apply for services. Services include: - Collecting child support and enforcing court orders - Establishing paternity, including coordinating genetic testing - Establishing court orders to pay child support - Helping families to modify court orders

Child support is money a parent is court-ordered to pay to their child's other parent or caregiver for the support of the child. Either parent may apply for services. Services include: - Collecting child support and enforcing court orders - Establishing paternity, including coordinating genetic testing - Establishing court orders to pay child support - Helping families to modify court orders

Operates many sites for supervised visitation services and safe exchange services. In order to use the centers, parents must set up orientation interview screenings separately. If the use of the center is not court ordered, both parties must agree to use it. All visitations for the sites are scheduled through the main office. Supervised Parenting: This program is available for those who are seeking parenting time with their child but are required to do so within the presence of a neutral third party. Sessions are typically two hours in length and available seven days a week. High, medium and low supervision for visits are available. Monitored Parenting: A program for parents who are transitioning from supervised parenting and no longer need to have supervisor present at all times during the visit. Supervisors check in with the family several times during the session and document at each check-in. Sessions are typically two hours in length, but can be more or less if needed, and may occur in a group setting. Monitored Exchanges: Parents seeking to transfer their children from one parent to the other without having to have contact with the other parent can use this program. Monitored exchanges are supervised and performed by staff. Staff documents each exchange. Exchanges are performed seven days a week during programming hours. Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (TSV): This program provides therapeutic interventions for children and their non-custodial parent to improve the parent/child relationship in a safe and private supervised space. It is a way to assist children in transitions to changing family structures. Actively engage in assisting non-custodial parents and children in re-establishing or forming a healthy and safe relationship. A court order could indicate when it is in the best interest of child(ren) to have Therapeutic Supervised Visitation. Families can also choose Therapeutic Supervised Visitation instead of traditional supervised visitation through the agreement of both custodial and non-custodial parents.

Assistance with Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders in Hennepin and Washington counties, and in suburban Ramsey County. Assists individuals who have experienced abuse; advocates help identify options, describe the process, help fill out the necessary paperwork, and go to court if necessary. Criminal and Civil Court Advocacy in Washington and suburban Ramsey counties. Assists victims of domestic abuse related crimes by providing support and information on rights and the criminal justice system. Advocates will attend court appearances with individuals. Legal Clinics to assist with family law, child protection law, and unmarried couples' legal issues. Allows individuals a chance to obtain legal advice from volunteer attorneys. Attorneys explain legal rights, review court documents, and provide advice on the next steps. Legal Services for Immigrant Families Limited Pro Bono legal representation may be available for individuals with complex family law issues. Self-Representation Clinics help low-income individuals represent themselves in family law cases. Volunteer attorneys will write documents, give legal advice, and help clients get ready for mediation, court conferences, and court hearings. Attorneys do not go to court or meet with the other side.

Assistance with Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders in Hennepin and Washington counties, and in suburban Ramsey County. Assists individuals who have experienced abuse; advocates help identify options, describe the process, help fill out the necessary paperwork, and go to court if necessary. Criminal and Civil Court Advocacy in Washington and suburban Ramsey counties. Assists victims of domestic abuse related crimes by providing support and information on rights and the criminal justice system. Advocates will attend court appearances with individuals. Legal Clinics to assist with family law, child protection law, and unmarried couples' legal issues. Allows individuals a chance to obtain legal advice from volunteer attorneys. Attorneys explain legal rights, review court documents, and provide advice on the next steps. Legal Services for Immigrant Families Limited Pro Bono legal representation may be available for individuals with complex family law issues. Self-Representation Clinics help low-income individuals represent themselves in family law cases. Volunteer attorneys will write documents, give legal advice, and help clients get ready for mediation, court conferences, and court hearings. Attorneys do not go to court or meet with the other side.