Minnesota · MN
A plain-English reference to Minnesota custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
Minn. Stat. § 518.17 and § 518.175. In Minnesota, courts generally describe the schedule as a parenting plan. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
Joint legal custody is rebuttably presumed; a minimum of 25% parenting time is presumed for each parent.
A reasonable preference is considered based on age and maturity.
Minn. Stat. § 518.175 subd. 3 requires consent or court permission to move the child out of state.
Endangerment or agreement is required for custody changes; parenting-time changes use best interests.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). Parents must complete an approved parent education class before the final decree.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Minnesota applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
Minn. Stat. § 518.175 subd. 3 requires consent or court permission to move the child out of state.
Endangerment or agreement is required for custody changes; parenting-time changes use best interests.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
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