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Domestic Abuse Recent Article List How Do I Protect Myself Against False Abuse Allegations in Minnesota? by Eric C. Nelson, Esq. If you fear your spouse may make false claims of abuse against you, in order to get you quickly ordered out of the house, or to gain an advantage in a custody dispute, there are a couple of things you can do to help protect yourself. Harassment Restraining Orders in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson, Esq. A Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) can be obtained by proving: a single incident of physical or sexual assault or repeated incidents of intrusive or unwanted acts, words, or gestures that have a substantial adverse effect or are intended to have a substantial adverse effect on the safety, security, or privacy of another, regardless of the relationship between the actor and the intended target. Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection in Minnesota by Eric C. Nelson, Esq. The domestic abuse order for protection is only available to the family and household members of the abuser. Domestic Abuse by Maury D. Beaulier, Esq. Harassment and Domestic Abuse by Eric C. Nelson, Esq. Over the past few years, the characteristic ease of obtaining Harassment Restraining Orders and Domestic Abuse Orders for Protection has become common knowledge. By law, the courts are required to provide assistance to persons seeking Harassment Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection. Typically, filing fees are waived for the petitioner-complainant. Navigate:   Home States Minnesota Divorce Source Minnesota Divorce Articles Domestic Abuse Start Your Minnesota Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find Minnesota Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! AITKIN ANOKA BECKER BELTRAMI BENTON BIG STONE BLUE EARTH BROWN CARLTON CARVER CASS CHIPPEWA CHISAGO CLAY CLEARWATER COOK COTTONWOOD CROW WING DAKOTA DODGE DOUGLAS FARIBAULT FILLMORE FREEBORN GOODHUE GRANT HENNEPIN HOUSTON HUBBARD ISANTI ITASCA JACKSON KANABEC KANDIYOHI KITTSON KOOCHICHING LAC QUI PARLE LAKE L. OF THE WOODS LE SUEUR LINCOLN LYON MAHNOMEN MARSHALL MARTIN MCLEOD MEEKER MILLE LACS MORRISON MOWER MURRAY NICOLLET NOBLES NORMAN OLMSTED OTTER TAIL PENNINGTON PINE PIPESTONE POLK POPE RAMSEY RED LAKE REDWOOD RENVILLE RICE ROCK ROSEAU SAINT LOUIS SCOTT SHERBURNE SIBLEY STEARNS STEELE STEVENS SWIFT TODD TRAVERSE WABASHA WADENA WASECA WASHINGTON WATONWAN WILKIN WINONA WRIGHT Y. MEDICINE Join the Network Minnesota Divorce Products, Services and Solutions Minnesota Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. Minnesota Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free Minnesota Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. Minnesota is a no-fault only state. The divorce petition must state either that the parties have been living separate and apart for 180 days or more or that there is "serious marital discord" with no chance of reconciliation. All fault grounds, such as adultery, cruelty and insanity are no longer recognized in Minnesota.

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