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Minn. Stat. § 259.28 (2026)

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MS 1992 [Renumbered 259.57]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10 cases, 1957–1996 · leading case: In Re the Welfare of D.L., 486 N.W.2d 375 (Minn. 1992).
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In Re the Welfare of D.L., 486 N.W.2d 375 (Minn. 1992). · cites it 22× “The trial court granted the grandparents’ petition, based on the family preference for adoption of minority children expressed in Minn.Stat. § 259.28, subd. 2 (1990). 1 The court of appeals held the statute unconstitutional, but affirmed the trial court’s result, based on a…”
In Re the Welfare of D.L., 479 N.W.2d 408 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 52× “'s adoptive parents under the "relative" preference of the Minority Adoption Act, Minn.Stat. § 259.28, subd. 2. At the seven-day trial, respondents provided a detailed description of their background, marriage, and family life.”
Spaeth v. Warren, 478 N.W.2d 319 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 8× “, Minn.Stat. § 259.28 (1990) (adoption); Minn.”
In Re the Welfare of J.J.B., 390 N.W.2d 274 (Minn. 1986). · cites it 2× “1(c), (d), (e), (f) (1984) (marital dissolution custody).”
Jordet v. Wilkinson, 80 N.W.2d 642 (Minn. 1957). · cites it 2× “" (Italics supplied.) 2-3-4. Under our statutes it is provided that the court shall determine rights in an adoption proceeding in accordance with the best interests of the child.”
Berston v. Minnesota Dep't of Pub. Welfare, 206 N.W.2d 28 (Minn. 1973). · cites it 4× “For example, § 259.28 provides: "Upon the hearing, (a) if the court shall find that it is in the best interests of the child that the petition be granted, a decree of adoption shall be made and recorded in the office of the clerk of court, ordering that hence-forth the child…”
In re Adopt K.L.L., 515 N.W.2d 618 (Minn. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 12× “Did the trial court abuse its broad discretion in concluding that the child’s best interests were served by granting the foster parent’s adoption petition? ANALYSIS The trial court’s authority to grant an adoption petition is governed by Minn.Stat. § 259.28 (1992). The statute…”
In Re the Adoption of C.H., 554 N.W.2d 737 (Minn. 1996). “1992), the wording of the statute had been changed and it had been renumbered as § 259.28, subd. 2 (1990). See D.L., 486 N.”
In Re the Custody of M.A.L., 457 N.W.2d 723 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 4× “3 (1988); see also, Minn.Stat. § 259.28, subd. 2 (1988) (similar preferences for adoption placements).”
Matter of KLL, 515 N.W.2d 618 (Minn. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 12× “Did the trial court abuse its broad discretion in concluding that the child's best interests were served by granting the foster parent's adoption petition? ANALYSIS The trial court's authority to grant an adoption petition is governed by Minn.Stat. § 259.28 (1992). The statute…”
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