Summons

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF STEELE
    
DISTRICT COURT
THIRD JUDICIAL 
DISTRICT
Court File No. 74-FA-23-1153
Case Type: Dissolution with Children

In Re the Marriage of:
Elise Catherine Swinney,
Petitioner (first, middle, last)

and
 SUMMONS
Without Real Estate

John Lloyd Swinney,
Respondent (first, middle, last)

THE STATE OF 
MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED 
RESPONDENT:

WARNING: Your spouse has filed a lawsuit against you for dissolution of your marriage. A copy of the paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this summons. This summons is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this summons carefully. If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice.

1. The Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a 
lawsuit against you asking for a dissolution of your marriage (divorce). A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is attached to this 
Summons. There should also be a copy of 
Petitioner’s Financial Affidavit attached.

2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for 
Dissolution of Marriage and your Financial 
Affidavit. You must pay the required filing fee. 
Answer forms and the 
Financial Affidavit form are available from the Court Administrator’s 
office. You must serve your Answer and 
Financial Affidavit upon Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer and Financial 
Affidavit, the Court may give your spouse 
everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of 
Marriage.
3. This proceeding does not involve real property.

NOTICE OF 
TEMPORARY 
RESTRAINING 
PROVISIONS

Under Minnesota law, service of this summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are modified by the court or the 
proceeding is dismissed:

(1) Neither party may dispose of any assets except (a) for the 
necessities of life or for the necessary 
generation of income or preservation of assets, (b) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (c) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding.
(2) Neither party may harass the other party.
(3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation.
(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 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.

IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE 
PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT
 
NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Under Minnesota 
Statutes, Section 518.157, in a contested proceeding involving 
custody or parenting time of a minor child, the 
parties must begin participation in a parent education program that meets minimum 
standards 
promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court within 30 days after the first filing with the court. In some Districts, parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings. You may contact the 
District Court 
Administrator for 
additional information 
regarding this 
requirement and the availability of parent 
education programs.

Dated: 07/31/2023
Steele Co., MN
County and State where signed

/s/ Elis Swinney
Signature
Name: Elsie Swinney
Address: 1512 St. Paul Rd. #A4
City/State/Zip:
Owatonna, MN 55060
Telephone: 763-312-3974
Email address:
1.10-248.11