File Motion To Dismiss

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Filing a motion to dismiss an ex parte emergency custody order in Minnesota involves drafting the motion with a case caption, introduction, statement of facts, legal arguments, conclusion, signature, and certificate of service. Submit the motion to the court where the order was issued and serve the other party. Attend the scheduled hearing for the courts decision. A case caption includes the court name, parties, case number, and document title. For detailed guidance, consult a local attorney.

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I live in Minnesota.
To file a motion to dismiss an ex parte emergency custody order in Minnesota, follow these steps:
*. Draft the Motion: Include the case caption, statement of facts, and legal arguments.
*. File with the Court: Submit the motion where the emergency custody order was issued.
*. Serve the Other Party: Ensure the other party gets a copy.
*. Attend the Hearing: The court will schedule a hearing.
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What is a case caption?
A case caption is essentially the heading of your legal document that includes key information about the case. It typically consists of:
- The name of the court
- The names of the parties involved
- The case number
- The title of the document
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I need help drafting the entire motion.
Sure, I can guide you through drafting the entire motion to dismiss an ex parte emergency custody order in Minnesota.
*. Case Caption:
- Court Name: District Court XYZ
- Parties: Jane Doe, Petitioner vs. John Doe, Respondent
- Case Number: *
- Document Title: Motion to Dismiss Ex Parte Emergency Custody Order
*. Introduction:
- State the purpose of the motion.
- Example: "Comes now, John Doe, the Respondent, and moves this Court to dismiss the Ex Parte Emergency Custody Order issued on [Date]."
*. Statement of Facts:
- Describe the background.
- Example: "On [Date], an Ex Parte Emergency Custody Order was issued granting temporary custody of [Child's Name] to the Petitioner. The Respondent was not given notice or an opportunity to be heard."
*. Legal Argument:
- Cite relevant laws and reasons for dismissal.
- Example: "The Respondent submits that the Order should be dismissed for the following reasons: [Reason *], [Reason *], etc., as per [Relevant Minnesota Statutes]."
*.*. Conclusion:
- Summarize your request.
- Example: "For the foregoing reasons, the Respondent respectfully requests that this Court dismiss the Ex Parte Emergency Custody Order issued on [Date]."
*. Signature:
- Include your name, address, phone number, and signature.
- Example: "Respectfully submitted, John Doe, [Your Address], [Your Phone Number], [Your Signature]."
*. Certificate of Service:**
- Certify that you have served the other party.
- Example: "I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served upon [Other Party's Name] on [Date]."
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