Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 257.54 (2026)
How Parent And Child Relationship Established
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The parent and child relationship between a child and:
(a) the biological mother may be established by proof of her having given birth to the child, or under sections 257.51 to 257.74 or 257.75;
(b) the biological father may be established under sections 257.51 to 257.74 or 257.75; or
(c) an adoptive parent may be established by proof of adoption.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases, 1985–2017 · leading case: 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).
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). “Minn. Stat. § 257.54 (b). A man is presumed to be the biological father if (1) he and the child’s biological mother married or attempted to marry under certain circumstances and within certain time-frames relative to the child’s birth, Minn.”
Spaeth v. Warren, 478 N.W.2d 319 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). “See Minn.Stat. § 257.54 (1990). We note as well that some actions involving children specifically require a best interests analysis.”
Morey v. Peppin, 375 N.W.2d 19 (Minn. 1985). “Minn.Stat. § 257.54 (1984). The Act declares who may bring an action for the determination of the father and child relationship, Minn.”
In re the Welfare of the Child of B.J.-M., 744 N.W.2d 669 (Minn. 2008). “This recognition of parentage procedure is one means of establishing a legally recognized father and child relationship, Minn.Stat. § 257.54(b) (2006), and "has the force and effect of a judgment or order determining the existence of the parent and child relationship," Minn.”
MacHacek v. Voss, 361 N.W.2d 861 (Minn. 1985). “Minn.Stat. §§ 257.54, 257.57, 257.71 (1984).”
State, Douglas Cty. Ex Rel. Ward v. Carlson, 409 N.W.2d 490 (Minn. 1987). “Minn. Stat. § 257.54 (1986). The Minnesota Parentage Act appears to us to reflect a studied legislative effort to eliminate the vestigal remnants of social stigma once visited on children born out of wedlock, an effort which warrants the removal of the term "illegitimate child"…”
Marriage of Rohrman v. Moore, 423 N.W.2d 717 (Minn. Ct. App. 1988). “Minn.Stat. § 257.54 (1986) requires that the parent and child relationship be established under the Minnesota Parentage Act, Minn.”
Ramsey Cnty. v. Yee Lee, 770 N.W.2d 572 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009). ““The general rule is that things done in one sovereignty in pursuance of the laws of that sovereignty are regarded as valid and binding everywhere.”
In re State ex rel. Ward ex rel. J.M.K. v. Carlson, 409 N.W.2d 490 (Minn. 1987). “Minn. Stat. § 257.54 (1986). The Minnesota Parentage Act appears to us to reflect a studied legislative effort to eliminate the vesti-gal remnants of social stigma once visited on children born out of wedlock, an effort which warrants the removal of the term “illegitimate child”…”
In Re Bj-M., 744 N.W.2d 669 (Minn. 2008). “This recognition of parentage procedure is one means of establishing a legally recognized father and child relationship, Minn.Stat. § 257.54(b) (2006), and "has the force and effect of a judgment or order determining the existence of the parent and child relationship," Minn.”
— Minn. Stat. § 257.54(b) — 2 cases
In re the Welfare of the Child of B.J.-M., 744 N.W.2d 669 (Minn. 2008). “This recognition of parentage procedure is one means of establishing a legally recognized father and child relationship, Minn.Stat. § 257.54(b) (2006), and "has the force and effect of a judgment or order determining the existence of the parent and child relationship," Minn.”
In Re Bj-M., 744 N.W.2d 669 (Minn. 2008). “This recognition of parentage procedure is one means of establishing a legally recognized father and child relationship, Minn.Stat. § 257.54(b) (2006), and "has the force and effect of a judgment or order determining the existence of the parent and child relationship," Minn.”
— Minn. Stat. § 257.54(c) — 1 case
Ramsey Cnty. v. Yee Lee, 770 N.W.2d 572 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009). ““The general rule is that things done in one sovereignty in pursuance of the laws of that sovereignty are regarded as valid and binding everywhere.”
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