Child Custody

Child Custody in Minnesota

A plain-language guide to child custody in Minnesota. Learn about legal and physical custody, how courts decide, and how to file for custody.

Know Your Rights: Child Custody in Minnesota

A quick, printable summary of your rights in a Minnesota child custody case, including the best interests standard, parenting time, and where to get help.

Parenting Plan

Free parenting plan template for Minnesota custody cases, covering legal and physical custody, parenting time schedules, and decision-making.

Pikula v. Pikula

Established the 'primary caretaker' preference in child custody disputes, holding that the parent who served as the child's primary caretaker should generally be awarded custody.