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Laws, Rules & Resources on Paternity

If you are representing yourself in a paternity, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that deal with paternity in Minnesota. See also Laws, Rules & Legal Research.

Laws & Rules on Paternity

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that pertain to paternity in Minnesota.

	MN Statutes, Ch. 257 Children; Custody; Legitimacy.
	MN Statute § 257.75 Recognition of Parentage.
	MN Statute § 518.17 Custody and support of children on judgment.
	MN Statute § 518.155 Custody Determinations.
	MN Statute § 518.156 Commencement of Custody Proceeding.
	MN Statutes § 518D Uniform Child Custody and Enforcement Act.
	MN Rules of Civil Procedure
	MN General Rules of Practice in the District Courts Title I: Rules Applicable to all Court Proceedings Title II: Rules Governing Civil Actions Title IV: Rules of Family Court Procedure

You can get more help with your legal research at law libraries in Minnesota. You should talk with a lawyer about how the laws and rules may affect your case.

Paternity Resources

LawHelpMN.org: Paternity
Child Support Offices in Minnesota
Unmarried Fathers' Guide to Paternity, Custody, Parenting Time & Child Support (MLSC booklet)
Being a Legal Father: Parentage Information for Mothers and Fathers (MN Dept. Human Svc.)
Rights & Responsibilities of Unmarried Parents (MLSC booklet)
MN Father's Adoption Registry (MN Dept. of Health)
A Parental Guide to Making Child-Focused Parenting Time Decisions (MN Judicial Branch)

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