Adoption

The decision to adopt a child (or adult) can be an exciting and emotional event, but it is also a serious matter because it involves the well-being of a child.

Rules & Laws

Laws & Rules on Adoption

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules related to adoption in MN. See Laws, Rules & Legal Research for additional resources.

Minn. Stat. ch. 259 Name change; adoption.
Minn. Stat. § 257.74 Adoption; termination proceedings.
MN Rules of Adoption Procedure
MN General Rules of Practice for the District Court Title I: Rules Applicable to all Court Proceedings

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