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Paynesville Press - May 7, 2008

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF STEARNS
IN DISTRICT COURT
FAMILY COURT DIVISION
DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN

SUMMONS


In Re The Marriage of
Amber Lynn Lenz, Petitioner,
and
John Carlton Lenz, Respondent

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THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Petitioner's attorney an answer to the petition which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The object of this proceeding is to determine the rights of the parties in this dissolution of marriage proceeding.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
Under Minnesota Law, Service of this Summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to this action, unless they are modified by the court of the proceeding is dismissed:

1. Neither party may dispose of any assets except (i) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (ii) by an agreement in writing, or (iii) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding.

2. Neither party may harass the other party, and

3. All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation.

If you violate any of these provisions, you will be subject to sanctions by the court.

4. Parties to a Marriage Dissolution Proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the court administrator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats of abuse as defined in Minnesota statutes, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings.

Upon service of the Summons, the retraining provisions contained in the notice apply by operation of law upon both parties until modified by futher order of the court or dismissal of the proceeding, unless more than one-year has passed since the last document was filed with the court.

Dated April 23, 2008

Mack & Daby, P.A.
Ralph E. Daby, Esq. #175079
Attorney for Petitioner
P.O. Box 302
New London, MN 56273
320-354-2045

(May7-21)



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