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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF JUDICIAL DISTRICT FAMILY COURT DIVISION In Re the Marriage of: Court File No. , Petitioner, PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND , Respondent, For (his)(her) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Petitioner alleges: I . The true and correct names, addresses, and social security numbers of Petitioner and Respondent are: Petitioner: SSN: Respondent: SSN: II . Petitioner has previously been known (as )(by no other names). Respondent has previously been known (as )(by no other names). III . Attorney's Name of Law Firm , is representing Petitioner in these proceedings. IV . Petitioner and Respondent are both persons who have attained the age of majority. Petitioner is (       ) years of age, and his/her date of birth is Date . Respondent is (       ) years of age, and his/her date of birth is Date . V . Petitioner and Respondent were duly married on Date , in the City of , County of , State of , and ever since said date have been and now are husband and wife. VI . For more than 180 days immediately preceding the commencement of the within proceeding, Petitioner has been and now is a resident of the State of Minnesota and now resides within the County of . (Respondent resides within the County of ) VII . (No separate proceeding for dissolution, legal separation, or custody is pending in a Court in this State or elsewhere.) ([If there is, provide facts.]) VIII . There has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage relationship of the parties hereto pursuant to Minn. Stat. §518.06, as amended. (The parties have separated and have been living apart since .) IX . Neither party is or has been in the military service of the United States at any time which is relevant to this proceeding. [If a party is or has been in the military, set forth facts and waiver of any rights under the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended.] X . The parties hereto have (       ) minor or dependent child(ren), namely: Name of child, born Date , pres ently (       ) - 2 - years of age; and Name of child, born Date , pres ently (       ) years of age. The best interests and welfare of the child(ren) will be served if (is)(are) granted legal custody and is/are granted physical custody, (subject to (reasonable) (reasonable and liberal)(supervised) visitation by ). OR There (has)(have) been (       ) child(ren) born as issue of this marriage who are no longer minors or dependent upon the parties for support. OR There are no minor or dependent children of said marriage. XI . ( is not pregnant.) ([If wife is pregnant, include that fact and the anticipated date of the child's birth.]) XII . Minnesota is the proper jurisdiction within the contemplation of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act to enter an Order regarding the custody, care and control of the minor child(ren). XIII . Petitioner is employed as a by , located at . (He)(She) has gross income of $ per and net income of $ per . Respondent is employed as a by , located at . [(S)he] has gross income of $ per and net income of $ per . The parties have income of $ per from . is dependent upon for a contribution to (his)(her) support and the support of the minor child(ren) of the parties. Neither party receives public assis tance. XIV . - 3 - The parties hereto are the owners of, or have an interest in, their homestead located at , in the City of , County of , State of Minnesota, and legally described as: [Recite complete and accurate legal descrip tion here.] Petitioner estimates that the property has a fair market value of $ , and it is encumbered by of approximately $ in favor of . [Indicate non-marital interest, if any.] XV . The parties hereto are the owners of, or have an interest in, real property located at , in the City of , County of , State of , and legally described as: [Recite complete and accurate legal descrip tion here.] Petitioner estimates that the property has a fair market value of $ , and it is encumbered by of approximately $ in favor of . [Indicate non-marital interest, if any.] XVI . The parties are the owners of, or have acquired an interest in, assets of (substantial) value, including , (a business known as ,) (and retirement assets). [Indicate non-marital claims, if any.] XVII . The parties are the owners of personal property, household goods, and furnishings located in and about their respective dwellings. XVIII . The parties have incurred miscellaneous bills and obligations during the marriage. [Provide more detail, if appropriate.] XIX . - 4 - Petitioner is seeking a name change from to solely because of this marriage dissolution and not to defraud or mislead anyone. XX . This Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed in good faith and for the purposes set forth herein. WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays for the Judgment and Decree of this Court: DISSOLUTION 1 . Dissolving the marriage of Petitioner and Respon dent. CUSTODY/VISITATION 2 . Granting legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren) of the parties, subject to 's right to (reasonable)(reasonable and liberal)(supervised) visi tation. 2. Granting Petitioner and Respondent joint legal custody of the minor child(ren) of the parties, and granting physical custody subject to 's right to (reasonable)(reasonable and liberal) (supervised) visi tation. 2. Granting Petitioner and Respondent joint legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren) of the parties. 2. Granting such custody, care and control of the minor child(ren) of the parties as the Court deems in (his)(her)(their) best interests. CHILD SUPPORT 3. Ordering such support for the minor child(ren) as the Court deems just, fair and equitable. 3. Ordering to pay to a reason able sum of money for the support of the minor child(ren) of the parties. 3. Reserving the issue of support for the minor child(ren) of the parties. MAINTENANCE 4. Ordering such maintenance as the Court deems just, fair and equitable. - 5 - 4. Ordering to pay to a reason able sum of money for (permanent) maintenance. 4. Awarding neither party maintenance from the other. 4. Reserving the issue of maintenance. PROPERTY 5. Ordering an equitable and just distribution of the real and personal property of the parties. 5. Ordering an equitable and just distribution of the personal property of the parties. 5. Awarding ( ) (each party) all of the household goods and furnishings presently in his/her/their possession. 5. Awarding his/her non-marital inter est in . DEBTS 6. Ordering an equitable and just allocation of the outstanding bills and obligations of the parties. 6. Ordering to pay the joint debts and obligations of the parties. ATTORNEYS' FEES 7. Ordering that each party be responsible for their own attorneys' fees and suit costs incurred inci dent to this proceeding. 7. Ordering an equitable and just allocation of the attorneys' fees and suit costs incurred incident to this proceeding. 7. Ordering that pay for 's attorneys' fees and suit costs incurred incident to this proceeding. NAME CHANGE 8. Ordering that 's name be changed from to . 8. Ordering that 's maiden name, , be restored to her. - 6 - SUCH OTHER 9. For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just, fair and equitable in the premises. Dated: __________________ By____________________________ Attorney for Petitioner #1 Address #2 Address City, State Zip Telephone (       ) Attorney Reg. No.: VERIFICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ) , being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and states that (he)(she) is the Petitioner in the above-entitled action; that (he)(she) has read the foregoing Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, knows the contents thereof and that the same is true and correct, except as to those matters therein stated on information and belief and as to those matters (he)(she) believes them to be true. Dated: Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ____________, 20___. _______________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC - 7 - ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ) , the attorney for Petitioner in the above-captioned matter, and , Petitioner herein, hereby acknowledge that pursuant to Minn. Stat. §549.21, costs, disbursements, witness fees and reasonable attorneys' fees may be awarded to Respondent in the event Petitioner is found to be acting in bad faith and/or asserting a frivolous claim. Dated: Attorney for Petitioner Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ____________, 20___. _______________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC Dated: Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of ____________, 20___. _______________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC - 8 -