Minnesota Statutes
§ 257.651 — DEFAULT ORDER OF PARENTAGE
Minnesota § 257.651
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Minn. Stat. § 257.651 (2026).
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In an action to determine the existence of the father and child relationship under sections257.51to257.74, if the alleged father fails to appear at a hearing after service duly made and proved, the court shall enter a default judgment or order of paternity.
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Legislative History
1995 c 257 art 4 s 7
Nearby Sections
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§ 257.01
RECORDS REQUIRED§ 257.02
SURRENDER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS§ 257.025
CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME DISPUTES§ 257.035
EMERGENCY§ 257.04
INVESTIGATION§ 257.05
IMPORTATION§ 257.06
EXPORTATION§ 257.0651
COMPLIANCE WITH INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT§ 257.066
RULES§ 257.0725
ANNUAL REPORT§ 257.076
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