Rule 310.02 – Post-Decree Matters

The court may order ADR under Rule 114 in matters involving post-decree relief. The parties shall discuss the use of ADR as part of the conference required by Rule 303.03(c).Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 310.02Amended effective July 1, 1997.Advisory Committee Comment-1996...

Rule 310.01 – Applicability

(a) When ADR Required. All family law matters in district court are subject to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes as established in Rule 114, except for: 1. actions enumerated in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 518B (Domestic Abuse Act), 2. contempt actions,...

Rule 309.04 – Findings

An order finding contempt must be accompanied by appropriate findings of fact.Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 309.04Task Force Comment-1991 AdoptionSubdivision (a) of this rule is derived from existing Rule 8.03 of the Rules of Family Court Procedure.Subdivision (b) of this rule...

Rule 309.03 – Sentencing

(a) Default of Conditions for Stay. Where the court has entered an order for contempt with a stay of sentence and there has been a default in the performance of the condition(s) for the stay, before a writ of attachment or a bench warrant will be issued, an affidavit...

Rule 309.02 – Hearing

The alleged contemnor must appear in person before the court to be afforded the opportunity to respond to the motion for contempt by sworn testimony. The court shall not act upon affidavit alone, absent express waiver by the alleged contemnor of the right to offer...

Rule 309.01 – Initiation

(a) Moving Documents-Service; Notice.Contempt proceedings shall be initiated by notice of motion and motion or by an order to show cause served upon the person of the alleged contemnor together with motions accompanied by appropriate supporting affidavits. Pursuant to...