Olmsted County Law Library

Olmsted County Public Law Library - Rochester, Minnesota

Olmsted County Government Center
151 4th St SE, 5th Floor
Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: 507 218-3778
Email the Librarian

Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Closed on County Holidays
Olmsted County, MN

Family

Family clinics are intended to be a one-time event to assist those who are representing themselves in the courts.  A Family clinic is generally offered once each week.

  • Plan to arrive in the Law Library 10-15 minutes early to get checked in.
  • Registration in advance is required, and may be done in person, by phone 507-218-3778, or via email.

Issues that are covered:  Divorce; legal separation; custody; maintenance; annulment; and child support.

Issues that are NOT covered: Adoption; pre- or ante nuptial agreements; CHIPs; or complicated QDRO or property settlement issues.

Weekly Family Law Clinics in June and July 2019:

  • Registration for June 2019 Clinics is now open.  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  You can ask to have your name put on a waiting list for a full clinic, but there is no guarantee that a spot will become available.
  • Wednesday, June 5, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Thursday, June 13, from 2 pm to 4 pm (full)
  • Thursday, June 20, from 2 pm to 4 pm (full)
  • Wednesday, June 26, from 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Registration for July 2019 Clinics will open at 8 am on Monday, June 17th.  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  No reservations or information will be accepted before 8 am on Monday, June 17th.  Please note: no clinics will be held the week of July 1 – July 5, 2019.
  • Wednesday, July 10, from 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Wednesday, July 13, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday, July 23, from 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Wednesday, July 31, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
DISCLAIMER:  The Olmsted County Law Library provides information and process resources to all users.  Our services are limited by the following:
  1. Law Library staff are not employed as attorneys or advocates, nor does the Law Library provide attorneys to represent any library user. The Law Library and its staff do not provide legal advice, opinion or interpretation. Law Library staff are neutral, and may provide services to more than one party in a case. Law Library staff are not responsible for the outcome of any case.
  2. There is NO attorney-client confidentiality or privilege of any information shared between any visitor and the Law Library or its staff.
  3. The Law Library tries to keep this website up to date, but makes no guarantees about the accuracy of this information and is not responsible for any consequences that may result from its use. The Law Library makes no endorsement or warranty of quality of services by linking to an outside organization from this website.
You are strongly encouraged to talk with an attorney before taking any legal action to learn about your legal rights and options.  If you are unsure whether you should use information on this website, talk to an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Minnesota.