Rule 374.04 – Failure to Appear

by | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Minnesota

If the alleged contemnor fails to appear at the initial appearance, the child support magistrate may certify to a district court judge that the alleged contemnor failed to appear and may recommend issuance of a warrant for the person’s arrest. Only a district...

Rule 374.03 – Evidentiary Hearing

by | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Minnesota

If the parties do not reach agreement at the initial appearance, the child support magistrate shall refer the matter to the court administrator to schedule an evidentiary hearing before a district court judge or a family court referee. A child support magistrate shall...

Rule 374.02 – Resolution of Contempt Matter

by | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Minnesota

If the parties reach agreement at the initial appearance, the agreement may be stated orally on the record or the county attorney may prepare an order that shall be signed by all parties and submitted to the child support magistrate for approval. If approved, the...

Rule 373.02 – Commencement

by | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Minnesota

Subdivision 1. Procedure Provided. When an enforcement proceeding is initiated pursuant to procedures set forth in statute, and a hearing is requested as permitted by statute, the matter shall be commenced in the expedited process by service of a notice of hearing....

Rule 373.01 – Types of Proceedings

by | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Minnesota

All proceedings seeking statutory remedies shall be heard in the expedited process except as prohibited by statute or as follows: (a) evidentiary hearings for contempt;(b) matters of criminal non-support;(c) motions to vacate a recognition of paternity or paternity...