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MN Stat § 257B.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257B — Standby Custodian; Designation; Guardian|Section 257B.07 — Revocation.

257B.07 REVOCATION. Subdivision 1. Prepetition. Prior to a petition being filed under this chapter, the designator may revoke the appointment of a standby or temporary custodian by destruction of the designation and notification of the revocation to the standby or temporary custodian. Subd. 2. Postpetition. After a petition has been filed, the designator may revoke the designation of standby or temporary custodian by: (1) executing a written revocation; (2) filing the revocation with the court; and (3) notifying the persons named in the designation of the revocation in writing. Subd. 3. Unwritten revocation. An unwritten revocation of the designation may be considered by the court if it can be proven by clear and convincing evidence. History:   2000 c 404 s 8
MN Stat § 257B.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257B — Standby Custodian; Designation; Guardian|Section 257B.08 — Conflicting Documents.

257B.08 CONFLICTING DOCUMENTS. If a parent has appointed a testamentary guardian of children by will under chapter 529 and there is a conflict between the designation in the will and a duly executed standby custodian designation, the document latest in date of execution prevails. History:  2000 c 404 s 9; 2005 c 10 art 4 s 14
MN Stat § 257B.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257B — Standby Custodian; Designation; Guardian|Section 257B.09 — Bond.

257B.09 BOND. A standby or temporary custodian must not be required to post bond prior to the occurrence of the triggering event. The court may require a bond if the standby or temporary custodian is designated the co-custodian or custodian of the estate of the children but may not require a bond for the co-custodianship of the person of the children. History:   2000 c 404 s 10
MN Stat § 257B.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257B — Standby Custodian; Designation; Guardian|Section 257B.10 — Transition.

257B.10 TRANSITION. If a designated caregiver agreement entered under chapter 257A before April 15, 2000, would have become operative but for the operation of Laws 2000, chapter 404, sections 1 to 13, the parent who executed the agreement, or if the parent is unable to act, the designated caregiver under the agreement may file a petition under section 257B.05 to request that the designated caregiver agreement be approved by the court as a standby custodian. History:   2000 c 404 s 11
MN Stat § 257C.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257C — De Facto Custodian And Interested Third Party|Section 257C.01 — Definitions.

257C.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. The definitions in this section apply to this chapter. Subd. 2. De facto custodian. (a) "De facto custodian" means an individual who has been the primary caretaker for a child who has, within the 24 months immediately preceding the filing of the petition, resided with the individual without a parent present and with a lack of demonstrated consistent participation by a parent for a period of: (1) six months or more, which need not be consecutive, if the child is under three years of age; or (2) one year or more, which need not be consecutive, if the child is three years of age or older. (b) For purposes of the definition in this subdivision, any period of time after a legal proceeding has been commenced and filed must not be included in determining whether the child has resided with the individual for the required minimum period. (c) For purposes of the definition in this subdivision, "lack of demonstrated consistent participation" by a parent means refusal or neglect to comply with the duties imposed upon the parent by the parent-child relationship, including, but not limited to, providing the child necessary food, clothing, shelter, health care, education, creating a nurturing and consistent relationship, and other care and control necessary for the child's physical, mental, or emotional health and development. (d) "De facto custodian" does not include an individual who has a child placed in the individual's care: (1) through a custody consent decree under section 257C.07; (2) through a court order or voluntary placement agreement under chapter 260C; or (3) for adoption under chapter 259. (e) A standby custody designation under chapter 257B is not a designation of de facto custody unless that intent is indicated within the standby custody designation. Subd. 3. Interested third party. (a) "Interested third party" means an individual who is not a de facto custodian but who can prove that at least one of the factors in section 257C.03, subdivision 7, paragraph (a), is met. (b) "Interested third party" does not include an individual who has a child placed in the individual's care: (1) through a custody consent decree under section 257C.07; (2) through a court order or voluntary placement under chapter 260C; or (3) for adoption under chapter 259. History:  2002 c 304 s 1,13; 2003 c 7 s 1
MN Stat § 257C.02 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257C — De Facto Custodian And Interested Third Party|Section 257C.02 — Application Of Other Law; Construction.

257C.02 APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW; CONSTRUCTION. (a) Chapters 256, 257, and 518 and sections 524.5-201 to 524.5-317 apply to third-party and de facto custody proceedings unless otherwise specified in this chapter. De facto or third-party child custody proceedings concerning an Indian child are child custody proceedings governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act, United States Code, title 25, sections 1901 to 1963; by the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, sections 260.751 to 260.835; and by this chapter when not inconsistent with the Indian Child Welfare Act or the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act. (b) Nothing in this chapter relieves a parent of a duty to support the parent's child. A preexisting child support order is not suspended or terminated when a third party takes custody of a child unless otherwise provided by court order. A de facto or third-party custodian has a cause of action against a parent for child support under section 256.87, subdivision 5, and the public authority has a cause of action against a parent for child support under section 256.87, subdivision 1. (c) Nothing in this chapter prohibits the establishment of parentage under chapter 257. History:  2002 c 304 s 2; 2004 c 146 art 3 s 30
MN Stat § 257C.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257C — De Facto Custodian And Interested Third Party|Section 257C.05 — De Facto And Third-party Custody Orders.

257C.05 DE FACTO AND THIRD-PARTY CUSTODY ORDERS. Subdivision 1. Custody order. In a child custody proceeding under this chapter, the court must make any additional order it considers just and proper concerning: (1) the legal custody of a minor child, whether sole or joint; (2) the child's physical custody and residence; (3) the quality and duration of parenting time and whether it is supervised or unsupervised; (4) child support as determined under chapter 518A; and (5) other matters reasonably affecting the best interests of the child. Subd. 2. Attachments to custody order. All de facto and interested third-party custody orders must include Form 3: Appendix A under the Appendix of Forms in the Family Court Procedure in General Rules of Practice. The court may also notify the parties of the availability and uses of mediation. History:  2002 c 304 s 5; 2005 c 164 s 29; 1Sp2005 c 7 s 28
MN Stat § 257C.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257C — De Facto Custodian And Interested Third Party|Section 257C.06 — Modification.

257C.06 MODIFICATION. The procedures in section 518.18 for modification of a custody order also govern modification of an order under this chapter. History:   2002 c 304 s 6
MN Stat § 257C.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 257C — De Facto Custodian And Interested Third Party|Section 257C.07 — Custody Consent Decree.

257C.07 CUSTODY CONSENT DECREE. In a proceeding under this chapter, a parent may transfer legal and physical custody of a child by a consent decree entered under this section. The court may approve a proposed consent decree if the custody arrangement is in the best interests of the child and all parties to the decree agree to it after being fully informed of its contents. A consent decree under this section must: (1) transfer legal and physical custody of the child to a third party and state that this includes the ability to determine the child's residence; make decisions regarding the child's education, religious training, and health care; and obtain information and public services on behalf of the child in the same manner as a parent; (2) indicate whether the transfer of custody is temporary or permanent; and (3) include an order for child support in the guidelines amount and an allocation of child care costs as provided by section 518A.40, subject to income withholding under section 518A.53 and including an order for medical support under section 518A.41. A party to a consent decree under this section may file a motion to modify or terminate the consent decree at any time. Section 518.18, paragraphs (d) and (e), apply to all modifications. A party who has custody of a child under this section must seek modification of the consent decree before transferring physical or legal custody of the child to anyone. History:  1997 c 112 s 2; 1997 c 203 art 6 s 92; 2002 c 304 s 13; 2003 c 7 s 2; 2005 c 164 s 29; 1Sp2005 c 7 s 28; 2006 c 280 s 46
MN Stat § 259.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption|Section 259.10 — General Requirements.

259.10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Procedure. A person who shall have resided in this state for six months may apply to the district court in the county where the person resides to change the person's name, the names of minor children, if any, and the name of a spouse, if the spouse joins in the application, in the manner herein specified. The person shall state in the application the name and age of the spouse and each of the children, if any, and shall describe all lands in the state in or upon which the person, the children and the spouse if their names are also to be changed by the application, claim any interest or lien, and shall appear personally before the court and prove identity by at least two witnesses. If the person be a minor, the application shall be made by the person's guardian or next of kin. The court shall accept the certificate of dissolution prepared pursuant to section 518.148 as conclusive evidence of the facts recited in the certificate and may not require the person to provide the court a copy of the judgment and decree of dissolution. Every person who, with intent to defraud, shall make a false statement in any such application shall be guilty of a misdemeanor provided, however, that no minor child's name may be changed without both parents having notice of the pending of the application for change of name, whenever practicable, as determined by the court. Subd. 2. Witness and victim protection name changes; private data. If the court determines that the name change for an individual is made in connection with the individual's participation in a witness and victim protection program, the court shall order that the court records of the name change are not accessible to the public; except that they may be released, upon request, to a law enforcement agency, probation officer, or corrections agent conducting a lawful investigation. The existence of an application for a name change described in this subdivision may not be disclosed except to a law enforcement agency conducting a lawful investigation. History:  (8633) RL s 3620; 1917 c 222 s 1; 1943 c 28 s 1; 1943 c 292 s 1; 1951 c 535 s 1; 1975 c 52 s 1; 1986 c 317 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 161 s 1; 1995 c 259 art 1 s 39
MN Stat § 259.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption|Section 259.11 — Order; Filing Copies.

259.11 ORDER; FILING COPIES. (a) Upon meeting the requirements of section 259.10, the court shall grant the application unless: (1) it finds that there is an intent to defraud or mislead; (2) section 259.13 prohibits granting the name change; or (3) in the case of the change of a minor child's name, the court finds that such name change is not in the best interests of the child. The court shall set forth in the order the name and age of the applicant's spouse and each child of the applicant, if any, and shall state a description of the lands, if any, in which the applicant and the spouse and children, if any, claim to have an interest. The court administrator shall file such order, and record the same in the judgment book. If lands be described therein, a certified copy of the order shall be filed for record, by the applicant, with the county recorder of each county wherein any of the same are situated. Before doing so the court administrator shall present the same to the county auditor who shall enter the change of name in the auditor's official records and note upon the instrument, over an official signature, the words "change of name recorded." Any such order shall not be filed, nor any certified copy thereof be issued, until the applicant shall have paid to the county recorder and court administrator the fee required by law. No application shall be denied on the basis of the marital status of the applicant. (b) When a person applies for a name change, the court shall determine whether the person has a criminal history in this or any other state. The court may conduct a search of national records through the Federal Bureau of Investigation by submitting a set of fingerprints and the appropriate fee to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. If it is determined that the person has a criminal history in this or any other state, the court shall, within ten days after the name change application is granted, report the name change to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The person whose name is changed shall also report the change to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension within ten days. The court granting the name change application must explain this reporting duty in its order. Any person required to report the person's name change to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension who fails to report the name change as required under this paragraph is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (c) Paragraph (b) does not apply to either: (1) a request for a name change as part of an application for a marriage license under section 517.08; or (2) a request for a name change in conjunction with a marriage dissolution under section 518.27. History:  (8634) RL s 3621; 1917 c 222 s 1; 1941 c 178; 1943 c 28 s 2; 1959 c 250 s 2; 1975 c 52 s 2; 1976 c 181 s 2; 1986 c 317 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1992 c 464 art 1 s 56; 1992 c 571 art 15 s 2; 2000 c 311 art 3 s 1; 2005 c 136 art 8 s 6
MN Stat § 259.115 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption|Section 259.115 — Criminal Penalties.

259.115 CRIMINAL PENALTIES. A person who has a felony conviction under Minnesota law or the law of another state or federal jurisdiction and who does any of the following is guilty of a gross misdemeanor: (1) upon marriage, uses a different surname from that used before marriage without complying with section 259.13; (2) upon marriage dissolution or legal separation, uses a different surname from that used during marriage without complying with section 259.13; or (3) with the intent to defraud or mislead, or to cause injury to or harass another, uses a different name without complying with section 259.13. History:   2000 c 311 art 3 s 2
MN Stat § 259.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption|Section 259.12 — Correctional Inmates; Name Changes; Limited.

259.12 CORRECTIONAL INMATES; NAME CHANGES; LIMITED. During an inmate's confinement in a correctional facility, as defined in section 241.021, subdivision 1, paragraph (f), an inmate may request a name change under section 259.10 only once and may proceed in forma pauperis only when the failure to allow the name change would infringe on a constitutional right of an inmate. History:   1995 c 16 s 1
MN Stat § 259.20 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption|Section 259.20 — Policy.

259.20 POLICY. Subdivision 1. Policy and purpose. The policy of the state of Minnesota and the purpose of sections 259.20 to 259.65 is to ensure: (1) that the best interests of adopted persons are met in the planning and granting of adoptions; and (2) that laws and practices governing adoption recognize the diversity of Minnesota's population and the diverse needs of persons affected by adoption. Subd. 2. Other applicable law. (a) Portions of chapters 245A, 245C, 257, 260, and 317A may also affect the adoption of a particular child. (b) Provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act, United States Code, title 25, chapter 21, sections 1901-1923, may also apply in the adoption of an Indian child, and may preempt specific provisions of this chapter. (c) Consistent with section 245C.33 and Public Law 109-248, a completed background study is required before the approval of any foster or adoptive placement in a related or an unrelated home. History:  1994 c 631 s 7,31; 1997 c 177 s 4; 2003 c 15 art 1 s 33; 2007 c 147 art 3 s 24; 2008 c 361 art 6 s 1; 2012 c 216 art 6 s 13
MN Stat § 259.21 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption|Section 259.21 — Definitions.

259.21 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms. For the purposes of sections 259.21 to 259.63 the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them. Subd. 2. Child. "Child" means a person under the age of 18 years. Subd. 2a. Adult adoption. "Adult adoption" means the adoption of a person at least 18 years of age. Subd. 3. Parent. "Parent" means the natural or adoptive parent of a child. Subd. 4. Guardian. "Guardian" means a guardian of the ward appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction. Subd. 5. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of human services of the state of Minnesota. Subd. 6. Agency. "Agency" means an organization or department of government designated or authorized by law to place children for adoption or any person, group of persons, organization, association or society licensed or certified by the commissioner of human services to place children for adoption, including a Minnesota federally recognized tribe. Subd. 7. Petitioner. "Petitioner" means a person with spouse, if there be one, petitioning for the adoption of any person or persons pursuant to sections 259.21 to 259.63. In the case of adoption by a stepparent, the parent who is the stepparent's spouse shall not be required to join the petition. Subd. 8. Placement. "Placement" means the transfer of physical custody of a child from a birth parent or legal guardian to a prospective adoptive home. Subd. 9. Placement activities. "Placement activities" means any of the following: (1) placement; (2) arranging or providing short-term foster care pending an adoptive placement; (3) facilitating placement by maintaining a list in any form of birth parents or prospective adoptive parents; (4) collecting health and social histories of a birth family; (5) conducting an adoption study; (6) witnessing consents to an adoption; or (7) engaging in any activity listed in clauses (1) to (6) for purposes of fulfilling any requirements of the interstate compact on the placement of children. Subd. 10. Direct adoptive placement. "Direct adoptive placement" means the placement of a child by a birth parent or legal guardian other than an agency under the procedure for adoption authorized by section 259.47. Subd. 11. Working day. "Working day" means Monday through Friday, excluding any holiday as defined under section 645.44, subdivision 5. Subd. 12. Putative father. "Putative father" means a man who may be a child's father, but who: (1) is not married to the child's mother on or before the date that the child was or is to be born; and (2) has not established paternity of the child according to section 257.57 in a court proceeding before the filing of a petition for the adoption of the child. "Putative father" includes a male who is less than 18 years old. History:  1951 c 508 s 1; 1953 c 593 s 2; 1973 c 725 s 49; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 3 s 1; 1994 c 631 s 8-11,31; 1997 c 218 s 7; 1Sp2003 c 14 art 6 s 53; 2005 c 10 art 4 s 15; 2008 c 361 art 6 s 2
MN Stat § 259.241 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities|Chapter 259 — Change Of Name, Adoption|Section 259.241 — Adult Adoption.

259.241 ADULT ADOPTION. (a) Any adult person may be adopted, regardless of the adult person's residence. A resident of Minnesota may petition the court of record having jurisdiction of adoption proceedings to adopt an individual who has reached the age of 18 years or older. (b) The consent of the person to be adopted shall be the only consent necessary, according to section 259.24. The consent of an adult in the adult person's own adoption is invalid if the adult is considered to be a vulnerable adult under section 626.5572, subdivision 21, or if the person consenting to the adoption is determined not competent to give consent. (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), a person in extended foster care under section 260C.451 may consent to the person's own adoption as long as the court with jurisdiction finds the person competent to give consent. (d) The decree of adoption establishes a parent-child relationship between the adopting parent or parents and the person adopted, including the right to inherit, and also terminates the parental rights between the adopted person and the adopted person's birth parents according to section 259.59. (e) If the adopted person requests a change of name, the adoption decree shall order the name change. History:  2008 c 361 art 6 s 5; 2021 c 30 art 10 s 15