Minnesota HF3841 requires courts to recognize the fundamental right to the parent-child relationship in child custody and parenting time.

Minnesota HF3841 mandates that courts recognize and protect the fundamental right to the parent-child relationship in child custody and parenting time determinations. This protection applies unless there is a finding of harm by clear and convincing evidence. The bill emphasizes that marital status alone should not restrict this fundamental right. Courts must adhere to this principle in proceedings for dissolution, legal separation, or child custody. The legislation amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518.155, to uphold this right.

Minnesota HF3841 requires courts to recognize the fundamental right to the parent-child relationship in child custody and parenting time.

Minnesota HF3841 mandates that courts recognize and protect the fundamental right to the parent-child relationship in child custody and parenting time determinations. This protection applies unless there is a finding of harm by clear and convincing evidence. The bill emphasizes that marital status alone should not restrict this fundamental right. Courts must adhere to this principle in proceedings for dissolution, legal separation, or child custody. The legislation amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518.155, to uphold this right.