Edina Family Court Records Lookup
Edina family court records are maintained by the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis. Edina has about 53,000 residents and sits in southern Hennepin County. All family court filings for Edina, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, and paternity cases, go through the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. Edina is also the location of the Southdale Regional Service Center, which handles criminal and traffic matters for the area. For family court, all business goes to Minneapolis. You can search records online through Minnesota Court Records Online for free.
Edina Overview
Where Edina Residents File Family Court Cases
Edina residents must file all family court cases at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. The family law division there handles dissolution, custody, child support, paternity, and domestic relations matters for all of Hennepin County. There is no family court in Edina. Hearings, filings, and records requests all require a trip to the Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis.
Edina is home to the Southdale Regional Service Center at 7009 York Avenue South. Southdale handles criminal and traffic matters for Edina, Bloomington, Richfield, St. Louis Park, and the MSP Airport area. The phone number for Southdale is (612) 348-7000. Note that the Southdale courthouse has closed for trials, and those cases are now transferred to the Government Center. For family court matters, the Government Center in Minneapolis is where all business takes place.
| Court (Family) | Hennepin County Government Center 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 |
|---|---|
| Service Center (Criminal/Traffic) | Southdale Regional Service Center 7009 York Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 |
| Family Court Phone | (612) 348-6000 / Family Court: (612) 348-6734 |
| Southdale Phone | (612) 348-7000 |
| Family Court Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | mncourts.gov - Hennepin County |
The Edina city website at edinamn.gov links to city and county services. For all Hennepin County court locations, see mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/courthouselocations.
Searching Edina Family Court Records Online
Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) is the public access portal for Hennepin County District Court cases, including all Edina family court filings. The system is free and requires no account. Go to publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us and search by party name, case number, or case type. Results include docket entries, party information, hearing dates, and current status.
Some records are restricted under Minnesota law and will not appear in a public search. This includes adoption records, sealed orders, and certain matters involving minors. If you need to see the full case file or obtain a certified copy of a judgment or order, you must go to the Court Administrator at the Government Center in Minneapolis. Bring the case number or a party's full name. Certified copies cost a per-page fee. Plain copies cost less.
Call the family court line at (612) 348-6734 before visiting if you have questions about what documents are available or what you need to bring. The Self-Help Center at (612) 348-9399 can help self-represented parties navigate the process and review their paperwork before a hearing.
Family Court Filings for Edina Residents
Edina residents who file for dissolution of marriage follow Minnesota Statutes Chapter 518. Minnesota is a no-fault state, meaning you do not need to prove that either spouse did something wrong. The only required ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. At least one spouse must have lived in Minnesota for 180 days before the petition is filed. All filings go to the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
When children are involved, both parents must complete a parenting education program under Minn. Stat. § 518.157. The court will not finalize the case until both parties complete the class. A parenting plan must also be submitted. Child custody is decided under Minn. Stat. § 518.17 using the best interests of the child standard. The court evaluates the relationship between the child and each parent, the stability of each home environment, and what arrangement best meets the child's ongoing needs.
Child support is set using the guidelines under Minn. Stat. Chapter 518A. Both parents' incomes and the parenting time split determine the support amount. Paternity cases establish legal parentage for unmarried parents, which must happen before any custody or support order can be entered. All exhibits at Hennepin County family court hearings go through MNDES, the digital exhibit system.
The Southdale courthouse in Edina no longer holds trials. Cases requiring trial have been transferred to the Government Center in Minneapolis.
The Hennepin County District Court page on mncourts.gov lists locations, contact information, and service details for all Hennepin County court locations, including the Government Center and the Southdale Service Center in Edina.
All Edina family court cases are filed and heard at the Government Center in Minneapolis. The Southdale Regional Service Center in Edina handles only criminal and traffic matters, and note that trials at Southdale have been transferred to the Government Center.
Edina Family Court Filing Fees
Edina residents pay the same Hennepin County filing fees as all other county residents. Starting a dissolution case costs around $400 for the petitioner. The response fee is typically $300 to $350. Call the Court Administrator at (612) 348-6000 to confirm current amounts before filing, as fees may be updated.
You should also plan for service of process fees, per-page copy fees for court records, and the parenting education class fee when children are part of the case. If the fees are too high, you may apply for a fee waiver using the In Forma Pauperis (IFP) form. A judge will review your income and expenses and decide if you qualify for a reduced fee or full waiver. IFP forms are at the courthouse and at mncourts.gov/GetForms.aspx.
Legal Resources for Edina Residents
Edina residents dealing with family court matters can turn to several legal resources for help. Options are available across a range of income levels.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides free family law services to qualifying low-income Hennepin County residents. Call (612) 334-5970 or apply at mylegalaid.org. LawHelpMN at lawhelpmn.org has plain-language guides and downloadable court forms for people who are handling their own cases. The Minnesota State Bar Association's referral line at (612) 752-6699 can connect you with a family law attorney. Their online directory is at mnbar.org.
The Hennepin County Self-Help Center at the Government Center in Minneapolis is available to people representing themselves. Staff help with forms, explain procedures, and review documents before hearings. They do not give legal advice, but they make the process easier to navigate. Call (612) 348-9399 for information about what they offer and when they are open.
The MCRO case search portal lets anyone search Hennepin County District Court records for free, including all Edina family court filings.
MCRO shows docket entries, party names, hearing dates, and current case status for Edina family court cases. For full documents or certified copies, contact the Court Administrator at the Government Center in Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Family Court Records
Edina is in Hennepin County. All family court cases go through the Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis. For more on court records, procedures, and resources for families across Hennepin County, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
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