Paternity

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that relate to paternity in Minnesota. We encourage you to talk to a lawyer to get advice on how the laws and rules may affect your case. See Laws, Rules & Legal Research for more information.
 

• Minn. Stat. Ch. 257 Children; Custody; Legitimacy.
• Minn. Stat. § 257.75 Recognition of Parentage.
• Minn. Stat. § 518.17 Custody and support of children on judgment.
• Minn. Stat. § 518.155 Custody Determinations.
• Minn. Stat. § 518.156 Commencement of Custody Proceeding.
• Minn. Stat. Ch. 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