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

Law Library Hours:
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Closed on County Holidays

Law Librarian Hours:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
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 email staff@olmstedlawlibrary.com.

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 September and October 2019:

  • Registration for October 2019 Clinics is now open. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • Friday, October 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 23, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (full)
  • Wednesday, October 30, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m
  • Registration for November 2019 Clinics begins on Monday, October 21.  The following are the Family Clinics in November:
  • Monday, November 4, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 12, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Week of November 18: TBD
  • No Family Clinics will be scheduled for the week of November 25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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.