Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 518A.03 (2026)

[Repealed]

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[Repealed, 1999 c 74 art 3 s 18]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 28 cases, 1980–2002 · leading case: Matter of Welfare of Mullins, 298 N.W.2d 56 (Minn. 1980).
Matter of Welfare of Mullins, 298 N.W.2d 56 (Minn. 1980). · cites it 12× “The district court, agreeing that the UCCJA governed the disposition of the case, concluded that because the Superior Court placed the child out of state pursuant to a finding of dependency and maintained its interest through quarterly assessments and annual hearings, it did not…”
In Re the Marriage of Schmidt, 436 N.W.2d 99 (Minn. 1989). · cites it 12× “at 133; Minn.Stat. § 518A.02(e). 5 A second base has been designated as “emergency” jurisdiction.”
Johnson v. Murray, 648 N.W.2d 664 (Minn. 2002). · cites it 13× “Under Minn.Stat. § 518A.03 (1998), 1 Minnesota’s codification of the UCCJA, there are four bases for a Minnesota court to assert subject matter jurisdiction over a custody matter: home state jurisdiction, best interest of the child jurisdiction, emergency jurisdiction, and…”
Marriage of McLain v. McLain, 569 N.W.2d 219 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 16× “Minn.Stat. § 518A.03, subd. 1 (1996); 28 U.”
Larson v. Dunn, 460 N.W.2d 39 (Minn. 1990). · cites it 4× “Minn.Stat. § 518A.03, subd. 1(a)(2) (1988).”
Marriage of Beier v. Beier, 371 N.W.2d 52 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 12× “ISSUE Whether Minnesota has jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction *55 Act, Minn.Stat. § 518A.03 (1984), to hear appellant’s motion for change of custody.”
Bergh v. Bergh, 387 N.W.2d 213 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 14× “The “jurisdictional prerequisites” referred to in this statute are set forth in Minn.Stat. § 518A.03, subd. 1 (1984): A court of this state which is competent to decide child custody matters has jurisdiction to make a child custody determination by initial or modification decree…”
In the Interest of S.A.V., 837 S.W.2d 80 (Tex. 1992). · cites it 2× “Minn.Stat.Ann. § 518A.03 (West 1990). Therefore, Texas and Minnesota have concurrent jurisdiction over the same child custody question.”
Marriage of Smith v. Smith, 508 N.W.2d 222 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 6× “Minn.Stat. § 518A.03, subd. 1 sets out the circumstances under which Minnesota courts have jurisdiction over a child custody matter: (a) this state (1) is the home state of the child at the time of the commencement of the proceeding, or (2) had been the child’s home state within…”
Marriage of Abu-Dalbouh v. Abu-Dalbouh, 547 N.W.2d 700 (Minn. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 4× “First Step: Minnesota Jurisdiction Minn.Stat. § 518A.03 (1994) provides that Minnesota courts have jurisdiction to decide child custody matters if: (a) this state is the “home state” of the child or the child’s home within six months before commencement of the proceeding; (b) it…”
Schoeberlein v. Rohlfing, 383 N.W.2d 386 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 6× “Appellant also contends that Minnesota has jurisdiction under Minn.Stat. § 518A.03, subd. 1(b). Appellant wrongly characterizes this provision as allowing jurisdiction if it is in the best interests of the children.”
Marriage of Snow v. Snow, 369 N.W.2d 581 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 4× “§ 1738A(e)(2)(B); Minn.Stat. § 518A.03, subd. 1(b) (1984). These factors are relevant in determining which state had jurisdiction.”
— Minn. Stat. § 518A.03(b) — 1 case
Marriage of McLain v. McLain, 569 N.W.2d 219 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997). “Minn.Stat. § 518A.03, subd. 1 (1996); 28 U.”
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