MN HF2531

Requires the Supreme Court's judicial education program to include ongoing parenting plan training for district court judges.

Mandates that parties filing for dissolution of marriage involving child custody attend two hours of mediation to develop a parenting plan.

Courts must send notice of the mediation requirement with initial hearing paperwork and include a form listing exceptions to the requirement.

Mediation must be completed within 30 days of filing, with parties required to submit verification of completion to the court.

Exempts parties from mediation if they lack funds, a court has found domestic abuse, either party fears for personal safety, they have agreed on a parenting plan, or the court grants relief at the initial hearing.