Dissolution Without Children of Marriage – Bardwell

June 3, 10, 17, 2026
Filed in District Court
State of Minnesota
April 30, 2026
State of Minnesota
County of Pennington
District Court
Ninth Judicial District
Court File Number: 63-FA-26-43
Case Type: Dissolution without children
In Re the Marriage of:
Felicia Marie Bardwell, Petitioner
and
Jacob Peter Bardwell, Respondent
Summons
With Real Estate
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. 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, and must pay the required filing fee. Answer forms are available from the Court Administrator’s office. You must serve your Answer 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, the Court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
3. This proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question the real property located at the following address: 301 Oklee, MN 56742 in Red Lake County, State of MN, the following legal description: Lot one (1) of block twenty six (26), of the 1965 addition to the city of Oklee, MN.
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 by 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.
Dated: 4/1/2026
County and State where signed:
Red Lake County, MN
/s/ Felicia Bardwell
Petitioner
301 Elm St
Oklee, MN 56742
218-289-9679
fmbardwell@gmail.com
In re the Marriage of
Felicia Marie Bardwell, Petitioner, and Jacob Peter Bardwell, Respondent
Order Granting
Fee Waiver Request
Based on the affidavit of the applicant, Felicia Marie Bardwell; JACOB PETER BARDWELL, and the authority of Minn. Stat. § 563.01, the Court FINDS:
(1) The applicant’s claims are Not frivolous, and the applicant meets at least 1 of the 3 eligibility criteria listed under Minn. Stat. § 563.01, subd. 3(b):
• Receives public assistance as described in Minn. Stat. § 550.37, subd. 14;
• is represented by an attorney on behalf of a civil legal services program or volunteer attorney program based on indigency; and/or
• Has an annual income less than or equal to 125% of the poverty line.
IT IS ORDERED THAT:
(1) The applicant is authorized to proceed under a full or partial fee waiver.
(2) The applicant shall not be required to pay any fees, costs, and security.
(3) All necessary pleadings in this proceeding shall be served by the Sheriff of the appropriate county as requested without payment of any fees or costs.
(4) If, following the start of the action, the applicant no longer meets the eligibility criteria under Minn. Stat. § 563.01, subd. 3(b), or becomes able to pay a higher amount than previously ordered, the Court may order reimbursement of all or a portion of the fees, costs, and security for costs.
(5) If funds are recovered by either settlement or judgement in this action, the costs deferred and expenses directed by the Court to be paid in this order shall be included in such settlement or judgement and shall be paid directly to the Court Administrator by the opposing party.
(6) This order expires one year from the date of this order, unless otherwise amended or altered by the court. The applicant shall reapply if the applicant seeks to request a fee waiver after the one-year period.
BY THE COURT:
/s/ Jeffrey Remick
Judge of District Court
Date: 4/30/2026