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SF 5298·MN·senate

Custody and parenting time provisions modification

In CommitteeFiled May 15, 2026
Sponsor: Mathews
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Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

May 15, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Minnesota family‑law statutes so that judges must consider a long list of factors and make written findings when deciding custody and parenting time. It creates a rebuttable presumption that joint legal and physical custody is in the child’s best interest, unless domestic abuse is present, and lets courts limit parenting time if a child’s safety is at risk. The changes affect any parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or custody disputes.

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