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Is Minnesota a mother or father state? In Minnesota, both mothers and fathers have equal legal rights to their children. However, for unmarried parents, these protections are not established until paternity is proven through a Recognition of Parentage form or court action.

There is no set age in Minnesota when a child chooses to not see a parent. Parenting time is determined by the best interests of a child which is measured by twelve separate factors. One of the twelve factors is the reasonable preference of a child depending upon his or her age and maturity.

In Minnesota, unmarried mothers start out automatically with sole legal custody and sole physical custody of their children. However, unmarried fathers start out with no custody or parenting time rights, and must establish them through the Minnesota court system.

There are 9 legal reasons or ?grounds? for terminating parental rights in Minnesota. Abandonment- Failure to have regular contact with your children or show interest in their wellbeing for 6 months without a good reason. Neglect- If you can provide for your children's needs but don't, you are neglecting them.

The answer is, ?yes.? Legally, a custodial parent can move anywhere within the state of Minnesota without the permission of a noncustodial parent. However, if the move creates a problem in maintaining an active relationship with the noncustodial parent, the noncustodial parent has the ability to prevent it.

(b) "Joint legal custody" means that both parents have equal rights and responsibilities, including the right to participate in major decisions determining the child's upbringing, including education, health care, and religious training.