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Delilah P
Sep 12, 2007, 12:04 PM
I'm keeping an eye on my sister's boyfriend's divorce proceeding. In his opinion, his divorce was supposed to be finalized early last August. When that didn't happen, he said "early September". He was scheduled for a hearing this past Monday and yesterday, but the record now shows/states, "Minute Order". Does that mean one or both attorneys, or the judge, want to review all of the minutes of the proceedings before they continue? Thanks for any insight. :confused:

tawnynkids
Sep 15, 2007, 09:36 AM
Here are two sites of info that can help explain it:
What is a Minute Order? (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-minute-order.htm)
Lawyers Need More Than a Minute to Review Minute Orders (http://reedsmith.com/library/search_library.cfm?FaArea1=CustomWidgets.content_v iew_1&cit_id=3310)
Hope that helps.

Delilah P
Sep 15, 2007, 09:42 AM
Thank you! Yes! Your link gave me the info I was looking for on minute order! :D

tawnynkids
Sep 15, 2007, 09:44 AM
You are most welcome, glad it helped. Sometimes it's just a bit easier to send you to a link than try to explain it all in my own words. :)

ebethdoran
Mar 18, 2010, 12:04 PM
Hi, my boyfriend just received the minute order from his attorney, it states what she gets but not specific. Like, she gets the harley but there were two harleys involved and he did not specify a year or make. And the attorney fees were not discussed. She gets the house but there is not move out date he said it is up to them to decide. What the heck is that all about is this a legal document? Can she take possession of the house and his harley without a desription being made?
Elizabeth