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MN SF3192

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mary Kiffmeyer

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Allows one or both parents to file joint petitions for custody and parenting time in legal separations and when paternity has been recognized, in addition to dissolution proceedings
  • Permits unmarried parents with recognized paternity to file joint petitions if they agree on all custody, parenting time, and child support issues, without requiring a summons
  • Joint petitions must include specific information such as parties' residency (180+ days in Minnesota), child information, income details, insurance coverage, and child support obligations
  • Requires parties to provide separate documents containing Social Security numbers and income evidence, maintained in non-public court file portions
  • Becomes effective August 1, 2018, and applies only to cases commenced on or after that date

Legislative Description

Child custody and parenting time joint petitions allowance for unmarried parents and legal separations

Last Action

Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF3295

4/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy3/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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