2011 Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare and Related Activities
Chapter 257B — Standby Custodian; Designation; Guardian
Section 257B.02 — Application of Other Law; Construction

Chapters 257 and 518 and sections 524.5-101 to 524.5-502 apply to standby custodians, temporary custodians, co-custodians, custodians, and alternates unless otherwise specified in this chapter.

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to deprive a parent of any parental rights or responsibilities. A designator does not lose any custodial rights by the appointment of a standby or temporary custodian.

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to relieve any parent of a duty to support the parent's children. A preexisting child support order is not suspended or terminated during the time a child is cared for by a standby or temporary custodian, unless otherwise provided by court order. A standby custodian or temporary custodian has a cause of action for child support against an absent parent under section 256.87, subdivision 5.

History:

2000 c 404 s 3; 2004 c 146 art 3 s 27