Minnesota SF2662 modifies visitation rights for grandparents and great-grandparents of minor children.

Minnesota SF2662 amends the state's family law by modifying visitation rights for grandparents and great-grandparents of minor children. The bill repeals existing provisions and adds new subdivisions to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 257C.08. It allows grandparents or great-grandparents to petition for reasonable visitation rights if a substantial relationship exists and visitation is in the child's best interest. The court must consider factors such as the amount of personal contact and the child's physical or emotional health. Mediation may be considered to support dispute resolution.

Minnesota SF2662 modifies visitation rights for grandparents and great-grandparents of minor children.

Minnesota SF2662 amends the state's family law by modifying visitation rights for grandparents and great-grandparents of minor children. The bill repeals existing provisions and adds new subdivisions to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 257C.08. It allows grandparents or great-grandparents to petition for reasonable visitation rights if a substantial relationship exists and visitation is in the child's best interest. The court must consider factors such as the amount of personal contact and the child's physical or emotional health. Mediation may be considered to support dispute resolution.