2025 Session
Last amended: 1980 session
§ 257.51 — Citation
Plain-Language Summary
This section provides the official name for Minnesota's parentage laws. Sections 257.51 through 257.74 are collectively known as the Parentage Act.
257.51 CITATION.
Sections 257.51 to 257.74 may be cited as the Parentage Act.
History:
History: History:
1980 c 589 s 1
Practical Notes
When this applies: Any legal proceeding to establish or contest a parent-child relationship. Who this affects: Parents, children, and anyone involved in a parentage case. Key points: This section simply names the act. The Parentage Act covers establishing paternity, genetic testing, custody, and support for children born to unmarried parents.