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Family Law - Full Representation - Volunteer Lawyers Network

600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390A, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Eligibility

Individuals living in or having a family law case in Hennepin County who meet income requirements; household income below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Required documents

All documents pertaining to legal issue including any paperwork received concerning the case and the names, phone numbers and addresses of all persons involved. Preparing a written summary of the legal situation will also make the most of the time available with the attorney.

Hours

10 am - 1 pm Monday - Thursday

Interpretation services

Spanish; interpreters available for all languages

Application process

- Call to complete intake screening - Can select option to continue in Spanish, to be connected to Spanish-speaking staff

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Full representation in Hennepin County family court in divorces, physical custody, adoption, and limited other cases. Cases are screened for merit. No full representation offered in child support, parenting time, or OFP cases (but phone advice is offered). There is a waiting list for clients wishing to initiate a divorce action.

Last Assured

09/23/2025

Providing organization

Volunteer Lawyers Network

Volunteer-based nonprofit that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals. Services provided range from free legal advice to free full representation, depending on eligibility and issue type. VLN does not handle any cases in which an attorney may recover fees, including contingency fees, business transactions, business litigation, employment discrimination, government benefits, wills and probate, workers' compensation, or criminal matters.