Minnesota § 257.71 - ACTION TO DECLARE MOTHER AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 257.71 — ACTION TO DECLARE MOTHER AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.71. ACTION TO DECLARE MOTHER AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP
A child, the father or personal representative of the child, the public authority chargeable by law with the support of the child, the personal representative or a parent of the father if the father has died, a woman alleged or alleging herself to be the mother, or the personal representative or a parent of the alleged mother if the alleged mother has died or is a minor may bring an action to determine the existence or nonexistence of a mother and child relationship. Insofar as practicable, the provisions of sections 257.51 to 257.74 applicable to the father and child relationship apply.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 257.71
What does Minnesota Statutes § 257.71 cover?
Section 257.71 ("ACTION TO DECLARE MOTHER AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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