Waiver of Independent Counsel

(USE MYCASE TEMPLATE IF POSSIBLE)

WAIVER OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL (only if OPP is Pro Se)

STATE OF MINNESOTA              )

                                                            ) SS.

COUNTY OF ___________           )          

            @ Name@, Petitioner/Respondent herein, states and declares as follows:

1. I have been advised of my right to have counsel of my choice and I hereby expressly waive that right and have freely and voluntarily signed the foregoing Stipulation.
2. I understand that @attorney’s name@ of Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office, Chtd. is acting solely as counsel for the Petitioner and they do not, in any way, represent me in this proceeding.
3. I understand that an attorney would be helpful in determining issues contained in the Stipulation; however, I specifically decline to so retain independent counsel.
4. I have been advised of my rights and I understand my rights relative to the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, and I waive any rights I may have to the same.
5. I hereby expressly waive any right to contest the agreements set forth between us in the attached Stipulation and that the Petitioner may proceed to judgment pursuant to the terms of said Stipulation, as if by default, and without further notice to me.

I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116.

Dated: ______________________                         _________________________________

                                                                                    @ Name@, Petitioner/Respondent