Chapters 257 and 518 and sections 524.5-101 to 524.5-502 apply to standby custodians, temporary custodians, co-custodians, custodians, and alternates unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to deprive a parent of any parental rights or responsibilities. A designator does not lose any custodial rights by the appointment of a standby or temporary custodian.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to relieve any parent of a duty to support the parent's children. A preexisting child support order is not suspended or terminated during the time a child is cared for by a standby or temporary custodian, unless otherwise provided by court order. A standby custodian or temporary custodian has a cause of action for child support against an absent parent under section 256.87, subdivision 5.
2000 c 404 s 3; 2004 c 146 art 3 s 27
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 257B — Standby Custodian; Designation; Guardian
Section 257B.01 — Definitions.
Section 257B.02 — Application Of Other Law; Construction.
Section 257B.04 — Contents Of Designation.
Section 257B.05 — Petition For Approval.
Section 257B.06 — Custodian's Authority.