Minnesota Instructions — Answer and Counter Petition without Children is a set of instructions for responding to a petition for divorce in the state of Minnesota when there are no children involved. This set of instructions includes filing an Answer to the petition and filing a Counter-Petition for Divorce. Answer to Petition: The Answer to Petition is a document filed in response to the Petition for Divorce that states whether the defendant agrees or disagrees with the claims made in the Petition for Divorce. If the defendant agrees to the claims made in the Petition, then the Answer will state that the parties agree to the terms of the Petition. If the defendant disagrees with any of the claims made in the Petition, then the Answer must detail the defendant's objections and the reasons behind them. Counter-Petition for Divorce: The Counter-Petition for Divorce is a document filed in response to the Petition for Divorce that states the defendant's proposed terms of the divorce. The Counter-Petition must include the same information as the Petition for Divorce, including the grounds for divorce, a statement of assets and debts, and any other matters the defendant wishes to address. Types of Minnesota Instructions — Answer and Counter Petition without Children: 1. Uncontested Divorce — both parties agree to the terms of the divorce as stated in the Petition and Counter-Petition. 2. Contested Divorce — one party does not agree to the terms of the divorce as stated in the Petition or Counter-Petition. 3. Default Divorce — one party does not respond to the Petition for Divorce within the allotted time frame. 4. Summary Dissolution of Marriage — both parties agree to the terms of the divorce and meet all the requirements for a Summary Dissolution of Marriage.