Getting Divorced
Minn. Stat. 518.07 — 180 days' residence, and an irretrievably broken marriage
180 days. No dissolution is granted in Minnesota unless one spouse has lived in the state, or been stationed there in the armed services, or been domiciled there, for at least 180 days immediately before the proceeding began.
If one spouse denies under oath that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court considers all relevant factors and decides. The finding needs evidence that the spouses lived apart for at least 180 days before the proceeding began, or that there is serious marital discord affecting one or both spouses' attitude toward the marriage.
If the respondent does not appear after proper service, the court may decide the case as a default.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 518.07 — Dissolution: residence of parties
- Minn. Stat. 518.13 — Dissolution: failure to answer; findings; hearing
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.