VII. Definitions Amended Judgment and Decree � A Judgment and Decree entered after an original Judgment and Decree which changes one or more of the provisions of the original decision. Caption � The heading on the title page of a court document which includes the jurisdiction, the venue, the case title (names of parties), the court number and the document title (example): STATE OF MINNESOTA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FAMILY COURT _____________________________________________________________________________ John Smith, Petitioner Stipulation to Amend Judgment and Decree Mary Smith, Respondent DC File #__________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Conclusions of Law � Ruling of law made by the Court based on, or in connection with, the Findings of Fact. Findings of Fact � The Court's determination of the facts made from the evidence in a case. These may be presented by Stipulation. Judgment and Decree � The final decision of the Court which is entered in the Court's official docket or record Order � a written direction of the Court. Preamble � The introductory paragraph of the order or judgment identifying the type of proceeding, summarizing the facts or circumstances which bring the matter before the court and stating the basis for the Order. Pro Se � Representing oneself as in the case of one whom does not retain a lawyer and appears for him or herself in Court. Stipulation � An agreement between the parties. Last Revised 5/12/02 8 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com STATE OF MINNESOTA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FAMILY COURT DIVISION __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________ Petitioner vs _______________________________ Respondent Stipulation to Amend Judgment and Decree File No.______________________ WHEREAS, on (Date of Original J &D)_____, the above named Court entered its Judgment and Decree to dissolve the marriage of the parties; and, WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties to amend this Judgment and Decree in order to formalize the terms of the stipulation agreed to; and, WHEREAS, the petitioner in this action is represented by (himself/herself or name of attorney), and the respondent in this action is represented by (himself/herself or name of attorney): and, WHEREAS, (set forth the reasons you wish with the Judgment and Decree changed; THEREFORE, it is stipulated between the parties as follows: 1. That paragraph (insert paragraph #) of the Conclusions of Law in the original Judgment and Decree shall be amended to read as follows: "# (Paragraph). (Insert amended language.) 2. That paragraph (insert paragraph #) of the Conclusions of Law in the original Judgment and Decree shall be amended as follows: (Continue this format for each paragraph in the Judgment and Decree you wish to change.) 3. That the Judgment and Decree in all other respects shall remain in full force and effect. _____________________________ Date _____________________________ Petitioner's Name _____________________________ Address _____________________________ Phone Number Subscribed and sworn to before me This _____ day of _______, 20___. ______________________________ Notary Public Date ______________________________ _____________________________ Date _____________________________ Respondent's Name _____________________________ Address _____________________________ Phone Number Subscribed and sworn to before me This _____ day of _______, 20___. ______________________________ Notary Public Date ______________________________ Attorney For Petitioner Last Revised 5/12/02 9 Attorney For Respondent American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com