Laws, Rules & Resources on Custody & Parenting Time

Laws & Rules on Custody & Parenting Time

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that relate to child custody and parenting time cases.

	MN Statute § 518.1 7 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 Statutes, Ch. 257 Children; Custody; Legitimacy.
	MN Statute § 257.75 Recognition of Parentage.
	MN Statutes, Ch. 257B Stand-by Custodian; Designation; Guardian.
	MN Statutes, Ch. 257C Defacto Custodian and Interested Third Party.
	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 legal research at law libraries in Minnesota. You should talk with a lawyer to learn how the laws and rules may affect your case.

Custody & Parenting Time Resources

Rights & Responsibilities of Unmarried Parents (MLSC booklet)
A Parental Guide to Making Child-Focused Parenting Time Decisions (MN Judicial Branch booklet)
Parenting Plan Worksheet (Univ. of MN Extension)
Legal Steps Manual: Raising Relatives' Children (free booklet for caregivers)
"Pro Se" Appeal of a Family Court Case in the Minnesota Court of Appeals (Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project)
For information on child custody and travel outside the United States, see
U.S. Dept. of State, Passport Services (Minors under 16 years old)

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