Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 257.02 (2026)
Surrender Of Parental Rights
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No person other than the parents or relatives may assume the permanent care and custody of a child under 14 years of age unless authorized so to do by an order or decree of court. However, if a parent of a child who is being cared for by a relative dies, or if the parent is not or cannot fulfill parental duties with respect to the child, the relative may bring a petition under section 260C.141. Except in proceedings for adoption or by a consent decree entered under section 257C.07, no parent may assign or otherwise transfer to another parental rights or duties with respect to the permanent care and custody of a child under 14 years of age. Any such transfer shall be void.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1990–1992 · leading case: In Re the Welfare of D.L., 486 N.W.2d 375 (Minn. 1992).
In Re the Welfare of D.L., 486 N.W.2d 375 (Minn. 1992). “, Minn.Stat. § 257.02 (permanent care and custody); Minn.”
In Re the Welfare of M.M., 452 N.W.2d 236 (Minn. 1990). “See Minn.Stat. § 257.02 (1988). In fact, on examination of the cumulative legislation addressing the many aspects of child custodial concerns, it becomes clear that the legislature has strongly endorsed the societal goal of strengthening and preserving the biological familial…”
In Re the Welfare of D.L., 479 N.W.2d 408 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992). “Stat. § 260.181 (1990). Basically the same language regarding a preference for relatives which appears in Minn.”
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