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Minn. Stat. § 257.51 (2026)
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cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1982–2025 · leading case: In Re the Est. of Jotham, 722 N.W.2d 447 (Minn. 2006).
In Re the Est. of Jotham, 722 N.W.2d 447 (Minn. 2006). “In cases not involving adoption, the Code provides that "a person is the child of the person's parents regardless of the marital status of the parents and the parent and child relationship may be established under the Parentage Act, sections 257.51 and 257.74." Minn.Stat. § 524.”
In the MATTER OF the Application of J.M.M. O/B/O Minors for a Change of Name, 890 N.W.2d 750 (Minn. Ct. App. 2017). “A logical place to look to determine the meaning of “parent” is the Minnesota Parentage Act, Minn. Stat. §§ 257.51 -.74. That act defines the “parent and child relationship” to mean “the legal relationship existing between a child and the child’s biological or adoptive parents…”
Kelly v. Cataldo, 488 N.W.2d 822 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992). “Various rules of standing to commence a parentage proceeding are shaped by the existence of a presumed father. Minn.Stat. § 257.57 (1990 & Supp.”
Wilson v. Speer, 499 N.W.2d 850 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993). “Execution of the declaration "create[s] a presumption that the signatory is the biological father of the child for the purposes of sections 257.51 to 257.74." Minn.Stat. § 257.”
Morey v. Peppin, 375 N.W.2d 19 (Minn. 1985). “34 and paternity has been established under sections 257.51 to 257.74, the father’s rights of visitation or custody are determined under sections 518.”
Sherburne Cnty. Soc. Sevices Ex Rel. Pouliot v. Kennedy, 426 N.W.2d 866 (Minn. 1988). “Sherburne County Social Services, on behalf of Jean Louise Pouliot, brought suit under The Parentage Act, Minn.Stat. § 257.51 et seq. (1986), against Kevin A.”
A. S. v. K. C.-w. (in Re C. F. N.), 923 N.W.2d 325 (Minn. Ct. App. 2018). “See Minn. Stat. §§ 257.51 -.74 (2018). The Parentage Act provides a statutory framework for determining parentage.”
Berrisford v. Berrisford, 322 N.W.2d 742 (Minn. 1982). “1, provides that a child, his natural mother or a man presumed to be his father under section 257.”
Daves v. Nastos, 711 P.2d 314 (Wash. 1985). “See Minn. Stat. § 257.51 et seq. (1984). We find that the paternity statute, RCW 26.”
Latourell v. Dempsey, 518 N.W.2d 564 (Minn. 1994). “1, provides that “[t]he court shall appoint counsel for a party who is unable to pay timely for counsel in proceedings under sections 257.51 to 257.74 [The Parentage Act]” (emphasis added).”
Voss v. Duerscherl, 425 N.W.2d 828 (Minn. 1988). “During the same session, the legislature amended the Uniform Probate Act to provide that a child born out of wedlock is the child of the father provided paternity is established “pursuant to sections 257.51 to 257.74 [the parentage act] before the death of the father or is…”
In Re Est. of Martignacco, 689 N.W.2d 262 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004). “tate succession, a relationship of parent and child must be established to determine succession by, through, or from a person: [[Image here]] (2) In cases not covered by clause (1) [addressing adoption], a person is the child of the person’s parents regardless of the marital…”
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