Fill and Sign the Respondents Answer and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage Minnesota Form

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF       JUDICIAL DISTRICT FAMILY COURT DIVISION In Re the Marriage of: Court File No.       , Petitioner, RESPONDENT'S ANSWER AND COUNTER-PETITION FOR AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE , Respondent, , the above-named Respondent, as and for his/her Answers to the Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, states and alleges as follows: I. That, except as hereinafter specifically admitted, qualified, or otherwise explained or answered, Respondent denies each and every allegation contained in Petitioner's Petition. II. Respondent admits paragraphs of Petitioner's Petition. III. Respondent admits part and denies part of the allegations in paragraph       of Petitioner's Petition. Respondent admits that Petitioner's address is ,       , , Minnesota       . Respondent denies that his/her address is the same. IV. Respondent admits part and denies part of Petitioner's allegations in paragraph       of his/her Petition.       V. Respondent admits part and denies part of Petitioner's allegations in paragraph       of his/her Petition. VI. Respondent denies the allegation in paragraph       of Petitioner's Petition. COUNTER-PETITION As and for Respondent's Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Respondent states and alleges as follows: I. That the true and correct name of the Petitioner is , that [(s)he] presently resides at , , County, Minnesota,       , and [(s)he] is       years old having been born on {Birthdate} . That Petitioner is represented in this proceeding Pro Se. II. That the true and correct name of the Respondent is , that his/her present address is at , , , and that [(s)he] is       years old having been born on {Birthdate} . That Respondent is represented in this proceeding by {Attorney} (No. {Reg. No.} )) of {Law Firm} , , , Minnesota       . III. The Petitioner and Respondent were duly married to each other on       , in the County of ,       and since that date have been and are now husband and wife. IV. The Petitioner is a resident of       County and has lived in the state of Minnesota for more than one hundred eighty (180) days preceding the commencement of this proceeding. V. That no separate proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, custody or other such proceeding has been commenced by either party nor is any such proceeding now pending in any Court in the State of Minnesota or elsewhere. VI. There has been irretrievable breakdown of the marriage relationship of the parties pursuant to Minnesota Statute 518.06, as amended. - 2 - VII. Neither party is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States Government or any of its allies. VIII. That there have been no children born to the parties during this marriage relationship, and Petitioner/Respondent is not now pregnant. IX. That the parties are the joint owners of an automobile, which is currently in the possession of the Petitioner/Respondent . X. That the parties are the owners of certain items of household goods, furniture, furnishings, equipment and other personal property. XI. That the parties have incurred miscellaneous debts and obligations during their marriage relationship. XII. That the parties are the owners of various banking accounts which have been divided between them. XIII. That Petitioner is presently employed by as a       earning a net income of       per month. XIV. That Respondent's position as a ends       . At that time Respondent's earnings will also terminate. Thereafter, Respondent expects to engage in . XV. That Petitioner and Respondent each own sufficient property to provide for their reasonable needs and are able to adequately support themselves considering all relevant circumstances. WHEREFORE, Respondent prays that Petitioner's Petition be dismissed and a Judgment and Decree of the Court be entered as follows: - 3 - 1. Granting to Respondent a dissolution of the bonds of matrimony now existing between the parties. 2. Awarding to Petitioner and Respondent such division of the property of the parties as is currently in his and her respective possession. 3. Ordering each party to assume and to pay the outstanding debts and obligations incurred in his or her own name. 4. Granting such other and further relief as the court deems just, fair, and equitable in the premises. Dated: ___________________________________ {Name} {Address} {Address} {Address} Telephone: Reg. No.: - 4 - VERIFICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF I, , having been duly sworn upon oath, depose and say: That I am the Respondent in the above-captioned proceeding for dissolution of marriage; that I have read the foregoing Answer and Counter-Petition, and know the contents thereof, and that the same is true of my own knowledge except as to those matters therein stated on information and belief, and as to those matters, I verily believe them to be true. Respondent Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of _____________,20____. Notary Public SECTION 549.21 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Respondent, through his/her attorney, acknowledges that costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing party pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 549l.21, subd. (2). _____________________________________ Attorney for Respondent - 5 -