Minnesota courts decide custody and parenting time based on the best interests of the child, using the factors in section 518.17. These articles explain custody evaluations, the role of a guardian ad litem, moving with a child, modifying custody, and the rights of grandparents.
Governing law
Minn. Stat. §§ 518.17, 518.175, 518.18; ch. 257CCustody, parenting time, and third-party custody
Articles
- Custody Evaluation in MN
- Custody Evaluator
- Child Custody Modification
- Moving with a Child
- Guardian ad Litems
- Grandparent and Third-Party Custody
- Grandparent Visitation
- Court-Appointed Attorneys in Minnesota Custody Cases
- Emergency and Ex Parte Custody Orders in Minnesota
- Joint Custody in Minnesota
- Legal and Physical Custody in Minnesota
- Parenting Time in Minnesota
- Interference with Parenting Time in Minnesota
- Parent Education Program in Minnesota
- Paternity in Minnesota
- Recognition of Parentage in Minnesota
- Custody for Unmarried Parents in Minnesota
Next step
Questions about custody or parenting time?
Minnesota courts decide custody under the best-interests factors in Minn. Stat. § 518.17. Majeski Law can explain how those factors may apply to your family.
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