Requirements for a temporary order in a family law case modified.

A bill for an act

relating to family law; modifying requirements for a temporary order in a family

law case; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518.131, subdivision 11.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518.131, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11.

Cases given priority for temporary relief.

(a) While the proceeding is

pending, the court must give priority to scheduling and holding an expedited hearing for

temporary relief when a party credibly alleges that:

(1) the party has been denied parenting time with a child for 14 consecutive days or

more; or

(2) the party has been unreasonably denied access to necessary financial resources or

support during a pending marital dissolution.

(b) A court must hold a priority hearing under this subdivision within 30 days of the

party's request.

(c) A court must consider credible allegations of domestic abuse, substance abuse,

maltreatment findings, or neglect
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proven by clear and convincing evidence
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as a reasonable

basis for a party who has denied parenting time to the other party
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, but must hold a priority

hearing under this subdivision within 30 days to determine temporary relief if a party has

been denied parenting time for 14 consecutive days or more
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.

(d) If temporary parenting time is ordered, the court may also order temporary child

support if requested by the other party.