1998 Minnesota Code
Chapters 245 - 267 Public Welfare and Related Activities
Chapter 257 Children; Custody, Legitimacy
Section 257.0215 Custody consent decree.

257.0215 Custody consent decree.

A parent may transfer legal and physical custody of a child to a relative 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 named relative 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 518.551, subject to income withholding under section 518.6111 and including an order for medical support under section 518.171.

Either a parent or a relative who is party to a consent decree under this section may file a motion to modify or terminate the consent decree at any time. 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.

For purposes of this section, "relative" means an adult who is a stepparent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, or other extended family member of a minor by blood, marriage, or adoption.

HIST: 1997 c 112 s 2; 1997 c 203 art 6 s 92