See also CHILD WELFARE
Administrative process, enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.502
Agencies
Acknowledgment, child support enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Claimant agencies, revenue recapture, see Revenue recapture under this topic
Counties, see Child support enforcement agencies under COUNTIES
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.155
Determination by, public assistance recipients or applicants, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Disclosure, child support, location of parties to suits, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Payments by, unemployment insurance, child support deductions, costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.155
Payments to, unemployment insurance, child support deductions, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.155
Review by, child support enforcement, good cause exemption claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Alternative dispute resolution
Civil Mediation Act, inapplicability, Minn. Statutes 2004 572.40
Exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 494.03
Answers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.005
Application of law
Civil Mediation Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 572.40
Dependent children not receiving public assistance, support orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Licensing boards, Minn. Statutes 2004 214.101
Remedies for collection and enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
Reopening support awards, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Rules of Civil Procedure of district court, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.005
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.303, 518C.901
Arrearages
Administrative seek employment orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.616
Arrearage collection projects, Minn. Statutes 2004 16D.04, 256.9792
Collection by state, Minn. Statutes 2004 16D.04
Collection projects, Minn. Statutes 2004 16D.04, 256.9792
Collections, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6195
Community service obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Community service work, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.617
Contempts, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64, 518.68
Criminal nonsupport, see same under this topic
Delinquent obligors, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46, 256.9792, 518.575
Docketing, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.09, 548.091, 548.092
Drivers' licenses, suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.186, 518.551
Enforcement methods for nonpayment of support, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518.551
Interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.585, 518.68, 548.091
Judgments, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.09, 548.091, 548.17
Motor vehicle liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Occupational licenses, suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 214.101, 518.551
Payment agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551, 518.553, 518.6195
Payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 119B.02, 518C.604
Public assistance recipients, distribution of arrearages, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Recreational licenses, suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Revenue recapture, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6196
Vacation, procedure, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
Arrears, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.54
Assignment of rights
Arrearages, see same under this topic
Counties, child support enforcement agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Direct support, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
MFIP assistance units, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.24, 256J.30
Public assistance applicants or recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 16D.02, 119B.074, 256.741
Attorney fees
Child support orders, contempt, Minn. Statutes 2004 588.02
Contempts, Minn. Statutes 2004 588.02
Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518C.313
Judgments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Obligors, tax refunds, withholding for payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.50
Recovery by obligees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518.68
Responding tribunals, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.305
Attorney general, duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 8.35, 518C.308
Attorneys, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255, 518.551, 518C.309
Best interests of the child, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.17
Case reviewers, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.618
Child custody, see CHILD CUSTODY
Child support magistrates, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.617
Child support obligations, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.155
Child support orders, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Child welfare, see CHILD WELFARE
Child, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.54, 518C.101
Children born out of wedlock
County courts, concurrent jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 487.19
Choice of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.604
Civil Mediation Act, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 572.40
Claimant agencies, see Revenue recapture under this topic
Collections, see Enforcement of law under this topic
Community service obligation, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Compliance system, see under HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Contempts
Arrearages, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64, 518.68
Costs and attorney fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 588.02
Failure to obey orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.67, 588.02
Failure to pay, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.07, 518.24, 543.20
Income withholding, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.615
Medical support and insurance coverage, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.615
Nonpayment of support, proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.617
Stipulation, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Temporary orders and restraining orders, violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.131
Contested cases
Cost-of-living adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.641
Income-withholding orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.501, 518C.606, 518C.607
Medical support, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Registered orders, procedure to contest validity or enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.606, 518C.607
Cooperation, enforcement of law
MFIP, parental caregivers, failure to cooperate, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.08, 256J.24, 256J.46
Public assistance recipients or applicants, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Cost-of-living adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.641, 518.68
Costs and disbursements (courts)
Attorney fees, see same under this topic
Child care expenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Collection costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518.68
Collection fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Cost recovery fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Court awarded, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14
Education trust funds, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 134A.11, 357.021
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.313
Responding tribunals, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.305
Counties, see Child support enforcement agencies under COUNTIES
Court administrators, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Court costs, see Costs and disbursements (courts) under this topic
Criminal nonsupport
Contempt, Minn. Statutes 2004 588.20
Criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.375
Defense, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.375
Evidence, privileged communications, Minn. Statutes 2004 595.02
Hennepin County family court, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.65
Ramsey County family court, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.64
Custodial parents
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.003
Notice received, health insurance companies, reimbursement payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Payments to, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.57
Custody, see CHILD CUSTODY
Data
Access, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46, 256.978
Classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255, 518.551
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46, 518.255
Employment, tax, and utility records, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.978
Obligors, disclosure, publication, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46, 518.575
Databases, child support system
Public assistance program personnel, access to, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46
Debtors, see Obligors under this topic
Decrees
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.005
Independence of provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.612
Modifications, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Defenses
Nonparentage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.315
Nonpayment of support, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.612
Definitions
Arrearage collection projects, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9792
Child support payment center, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5851
Dissolution of marriage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.003, 518.17, 518.54, 518.551
General Assistance Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.02
Human services, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Medical support bonus incentives, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9791
Minnesota family investment program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.02
Modification bonus incentives program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.979
Revenue Recapture Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 270A.03
Unemployment insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.155
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101, 518C.102
Delinquent support, see Arrearages under this topic
Direct support, child support assignments defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Disabled persons, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.17
Disclosure
Employment, tax, and utility records, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.978
Nondisclosure in exceptional circumstances, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.312
Obligors, data, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46, 518.575
Parties to suits, location, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Discovery
Assistance with, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.318
Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.202
Disregards, MFIP
Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.37
Income of ineligible household members, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.37
Parents of minor caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.37
Dissolution of marriage, see DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Dockets
Arrearages, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.09, 548.091, 548.092
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Duty of support, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Education trust funds, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Enforceable orders, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9791
Enforcement of law
Administrative procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.502
Arrearages, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518.551
Birth records, access to data, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.225
Collection, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46, 16D.05, 256.87, 518.14
Computer systems, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.014
Convicts, obligations, Minn. Statutes 2004 243.23
Costs, county performance incentives, transfer of funds, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.979
County-designed work focused programs, Minn. Statutes 2004 256D.055
Court costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 134A.11, 357.021
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9791
Drivers' license photographs, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.07
Employers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.015
Employment, tax, and utility records, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.978
Enforcement agencies, see Child support enforcement agencies under COUNTIES
Exemptions, public assistance recipients or applicants, good cause noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Felony nonsupport, procedure, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.375
Funding, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.979, 357.021
Human Services Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 119B.074, 144.225, 256.741, 256.978
Income withholding, see same under this topic
Judgments, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Lawsuits, see same under this topic
Licensing boards, suspension of licenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 214.101, 518.551
Liens, see same under this topic
Local social services agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.07
Medical support and insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
MFIP, parental caregivers, failure to cooperate, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.08, 256J.24, 256J.46
Minnesota identification card photographs, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.07
Nonpayment of support, enforcement methods, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Nonsupport, procedure, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.375
Orders, see under DISTRICT COURT
Parents' Social Security numbers, use, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.215
Payments made to welfare agencies, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Property tax refund claims, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 270B.14
Public assistance recipients or applicants, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Public authorities, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741, 518.54, 552.01
Putative fathers' adoption registry, Minn. Statutes 2004 259.52
Receivership, obligor's property, sequestering, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24
Reciprocal enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.64, 484.65, 487.19
Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.601 to 518C.608
Remedies, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
State student grants, ineligible in arrears, Minn. Statutes 2004 136A.121
Support enforcement agencies, see Child support enforcement agencies under COUNTIES
Tax returns, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 270B.14
Third parties, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.015
Vital statistics office, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.215
Work reporting system data, access and disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.998
Establishment and modification bonus incentives program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.979
Evidence
Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.202
Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.316
Public assistance recipients or applicants, good cause exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Rules of evidence, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.316
Expenses, see Costs and disbursements (courts) under this topic
Extradition, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.801, 518C.802
Failure to pay
Arrearages, see same under this topic
Contempt of court, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24, 518.617
Cost recovery fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Criminal nonsupport, see same under this topic
Enforcement of law, see same under this topic
Failure to obey orders, see Orders under DISTRICT COURT
Local social services agencies, compelling payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.07
Sequestration of property, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24
Family courts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.64
Fees, see Costs and disbursements (courts) under this topic
Fines, medical support and insurance coverage, employers and unions, failure to comply with orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Forms
Cost-of-living adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Execution procedure, creditor's duty to change, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.135
Modification of orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Notices, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
State court administrator, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
Guardians, actions by, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.302
Health and accident insurance, see Medical support and insurance coverage under this topic
Hearings
Attorney fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518C.313
Attorney fees and collection costs, recovery by obligees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14
Default payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.614
Dissolution of marriage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.178
Expedited child support hearing process, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.702, 484.72, 518.5513, 552.06
Hennepin County, Minn. Statutes 2004 383B.613, 484.65
Home state, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Immunity, petitioners, limited immunity, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.314
Inappropriate tribunals, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.306
Incentive awards, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.979
Income
Attachment, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.143, 550.37, 570.025, 570.026
Attorney's summary executions, Minn. Statutes 2004 551.04, 551.05
Debts owed to state, setoff exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 16D.16
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 119B.011, 256D.02, 518.54, 518C.101
Determination of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Garnishment, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.143, 550.37, 570.025, 570.026
Medical assistance, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.056
MFIP, treatment, participants, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.33
Net income, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Tax returns, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Income exclusion
Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2004 119B.02
Property tax refunds, Minn. Statutes 2004 290A.03
Income withholding
Administrative enforcement, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.502, 518C.508
Ambulance service personnel longevity award and incentive program, Minn. Statutes 2004 144E.47
Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Arrearage orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Automated enforcement remedies, timing of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Binding orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.615
Collection services, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Contest by obligor, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.506
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111, 518C.501, 518C.606, 518C.607
Continuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Deferred compensation, state plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 352.96
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111, 518C.101
Elective state officers retirement plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 352C.09
Electronic funds transfers, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Employers
Civil liability, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.504
Duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.614 to 518.615
Failure to withhold, administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.07
Orders of other states, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.5025
Enforcement method for nonpayment of support, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Foreign states, recognition of orders of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.501
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.646
Hennepin County supplemental retirement program, Minn. Statutes 2004 383B.51
Interstate, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Judges retirement plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 490.126
Legislators retirement plan, Minn. Statutes 2004 3A.13
Liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Local firefighter relief associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 423A.16
Local police relief associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 423A.16
Lump-sum payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Minneapolis employees retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2004 422A.24
Minneapolis Police Relief Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 423B.17
Minnesota State Retirement System, Minn. Statutes 2004 352.15
Multiple orders, compliance with, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.503
Noncompliance penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.505
Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Payor of funds responsibilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Priority, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Public employees retirement system, Minn. Statutes 2004 353.15
Registration for enforcement of orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.601 to 518C.608
State Patrol retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2004 352B.071
Teachers Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2004 354.10
Teachers retirement, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2004 354A.11
Termination, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.615
Volunteer firefighter relief associations, Minn. Statutes 2004 424A.02
Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.6111
Initiating state, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Initiating tribunals
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.203, 518C.304
Injunctions, temporary orders and restraining orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.131
Interpretation of law
Power of court not limited, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.66
Standby or temporary custody of children, Minn. Statutes 2004 257B.02
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.901
Interstate Family Support Act, see Uniform Interstate Family Support Act under this topic
Issuing state, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Issuing tribunals, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
IV-D cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255, 518.54
Judgments
Administrative renewal, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
Appeals, administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.07
Arrearages, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.09 to 548.092, 548.17
Attorney fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Children receiving public assistance, orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Collection costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
Custody orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.17, 518.183
Docketing, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Execution by public authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 552.01 to 552.06
Execution on judgment debtor's earnings, Minn. Statutes 2004 550.136
Failure to pay, entry of judgment, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
Foreign judgments, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
Forms, see same under this topic
Garnishment of wages, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.35, 571.75, 571.922
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.005
Incorrectly docketed judgments, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
Levy on earnings of judgment debtor, limits, Minn. Statutes 2004 551.06
Liens on real property, Minn. Statutes 2004 508.63, 508A.63, 548.091
Local social services agency, subrogation to, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.07
Modification or revocation, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.68
Notices, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551, 518.68
Obligors, misidentification, correction of errors, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
Satisfaction of judgment, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091, 548.15
Unpaid support, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68, 543.20
Jurisdiction
Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.205, 518C.206, 518C.207
County courts, concurrent jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 487.19
Discovery, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.202
Evidence, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.202
Foreign jurisdictions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.310
Indian tribes, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.310
Modification of orders of another state, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.613
Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.201, 518C.202
Simultaneous proceedings in another state, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.204
Law
Choice of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.604
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Lawsuits
Conciliation courts, no jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 491A.01
County attorneys, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.11
De facto custodians, Minn. Statutes 2004 257C.02
Dependent children not receiving public assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Disclosure, parties to suits, location, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Minor parents, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.302
Public assistance, recovery of money, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.019
Recognition of parentage, basis, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.75
Standby or temporary custodians, Minn. Statutes 2004 257B.02
Third party custodians, Minn. Statutes 2004 257C.02
Legal services
Attorneys, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255, 518.551, 518C.309
Public authority, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255
Liability
Dependent children not receiving public assistance, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Employers, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.615
Limitations and downward deviation from guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
Nonsupport, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.375
Obligees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Obligors, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Woman's Right to Know Act, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 145.4242
Licensing boards
Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 214.101
Duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Liens
Motor vehicles, see Liens under MOTOR VEHICLES
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.57
Loss of support, economic loss
Crime victim reparations, Minn. Statutes 2004 611A.52, 611A.53
Magistrates
Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.702
Licensing boards, suspension of licenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 214.101
Notice given, orders and agreements, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.186
Qualifications and training, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.702
State employees, interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 484.702
Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution, see same under this topic
Civil Mediation Act, inapplicability, Minn. Statutes 2004 572.40
Medical support and insurance coverage
Administrative process, enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.502
Application for service, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Bonus incentives, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9791
Court orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.5513
Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Employers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.615
Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Expedited process, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5513
Health and accident insurance companies, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.046, 518.171
Health insurance coverage, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.17
Health plan administrators, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Liability of obligor, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
MinnesotaCare enrollees, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2004 256L.04
Modifications, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.64
Notice to employers or unions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Obligors, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.1751, 518.615
Release of information, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Spousal or ex-spousal coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Unions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Violations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.615
Medical support bonus incentives, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9791
Missing persons, receivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 576.13
Modifications
Automatic termination of support, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Child care expenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Decrees, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Foreign states, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.609 to 518C.612
Foreign states, orders of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.611, 518C.612, 518C.613
Forms, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Issuing tribunal, notice of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.614
Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.206, 518C.613
Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.68
Medical support and insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.64
Notification of address or residence change, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.55, 518.68
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.64, 518C.611
Recognition of parentage, effect, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.75
Registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.609, 518C.610
Subsequent children, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Motions
Cost-of-living adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.641
Dependent children not receiving public assistance, support, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Modification, court fees, Minn. Statutes 2004 357.021
Payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Net income, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Nonresidents, jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.201, 518C.202
Notice
Contents, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Cost-of-living adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.641
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.55, 518.68
Sufficiency of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.111
Obligees
Attorney fees, recovery of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.14, 518.68
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.54, 518C.101
Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2004 62A.046
Liability, medical support and insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Medical assistance recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.0635, 256B.35
MFIP participants, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741, 256B.0635
Multiple child support orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.208
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.55, 518.551, 518.68
Public assistance recipients, distributions to, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.741
Obligors
Arrearages, Minn. Statutes 2004 16D.04, 256.9792
Child support obligor community service work experience program, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.997
Death, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.997
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 13B.06, 518.54, 518C.101
Delinquent, publication of names of, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46, 518.575
Demands for relief from obligation, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.26
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Financial data provided to public authorities, Minn. Statutes 2004 13B.06
Human services data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46
Injury, child support obligor community service work experience program, claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.997
Leaving state, receivers for, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 576.13
Liability, medical support and insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Notice given, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87, 518.55, 518.68
Notice received
Court orders, medical support and insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171
Drivers' licenses, suspension for arrearages, Minn. Statutes 2004 171.186
License suspension, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Publication of names of delinquent obligors, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.575
Tax refunds, withholding, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.50
Parents of MFIP minor caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.396
Payment agreements, noncompliance, penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Payments by, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9792, 518.551
Promise to render support, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.72
Property tax refund claims, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 270B.14
Reunification with families, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Satisfaction of obligation, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Sequestration of personal property, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24
Tax liens, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9792
Tax refunds, withholding, Minn. Statutes 2004 289A.50
Tax returns, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 270B.14
Unemployment insurance benefit applicants, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.155
Wages, withholding, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9792
Orders, see Orders under DISTRICT COURT
Overpayments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.642
Parentage
Defense, nonparentage as, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.315
Determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.201, 518C.311, 518C.701
Expedited process, orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5513
Parental contribution, deduction
Parental rights, deprivation of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Parents, award as support money, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.55
Parties to suits
Location, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.87
Notice received, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Paternity, see PATERNITY
Payments
Administrative seek employment orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.616
Agreements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.553
Arrearages, see same under this topic
Child care costs, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.979, 518.551
Child support payment center, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5851 to 518.5853
Choice of law governing, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.604
Community service, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Cost recovery fee, deduction, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Cost-of-living adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.641, 518.68
Counties, child support enforcement agencies, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.979, 256.9791, 518.551
Courts, deviations from guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Credit for, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.209
Debt retirement requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Definitions, child support payment center, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5851
Determination of amount, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Distribution data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.46
Education trust funds, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Enforcement methods for nonpayment, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Enforcement of law, see same under this topic
Escrow account, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.614
Failure to pay, see same under this topic
Guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Income
Determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Exclusion, dependent care credit, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.067
Withholding, see Income withholding under this topic
Income of ineligible MFIP household members, disregards, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.37
Insurance benefits, offsets, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Interest on late support, notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.585
Lump sum payments, orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
Medical support and insurance coverage, see same under this topic
MFIP, income exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.21
Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Overpayments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.642
Parents of MFIP minor caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.396
Presumptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Public agency, payments to, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551, 518.68
Public authorities, notice to, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Receipt and disbursement of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.319
Satisfaction of obligation, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.57
Seasonal income, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.57
Security for, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24
Standard of living considerations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Stay of service, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.614
Subsequent children, modifications, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Temporary support, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.131, 518.62, 518B.01
Timely payments, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 548.091
Unemployment insurance, child support deductions, Minn. Statutes 2004 268.155
Unpaid child support, see Arrearages under this topic
Personal property taxes
Delinquent taxes, liens or levies for, Minn. Statutes 2004 277.20, 277.21
Petitions
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.005, 518C.311
Immunity for petitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.314
Support orders, established, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.401
Pleadings
Contents of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5513
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.005, 518C.311
Service of, Rules of Civil Procedure, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Support orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.401
Power of attorney, see Family maintenance under POWER OF ATTORNEY
Presumptions, support payments
Guidelines, rebuttable presumptions, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Prima facie evidence
Failure to obey order, contempt, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24
Private counsel, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255, 518.551, 518C.309
Proceedings
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.301
Lawsuits, see same under this topic
Parentage determination, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.701
Simultaneous in another state, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.204
Public assistance, IV-D cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255, 518.54
Public authorities
Access to data, municipal electric utility customer data, Minn. Statutes 2004 13.685
Child and medical support orders, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5513
Cost recovery fees, collection, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.54
Duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551, 518.614
Expedited process, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5513
Income withholding, employer sanctions, Minn. Statutes 2004 393.07
Legal services, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255
Notice given, license suspension, obligors, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Notice to, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Parentage orders, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.5513
Payments made to, date of payment, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Public information and education programs, Minn. Statutes 2004 8.35
Ramsey County, Minn. Statutes 2004 383A.404, 484.64
Receivers and receivership, sequestration of obligor's personal estate and real estate, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24
Recipients, see Obligees under this topic
Register, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Registering tribunals
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Notice given, registration of support or income-withholding orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.605
Reimbursements, Minnesota family investment program, pass-throughs, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.02
Remedies
Collection and enforcement, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
Tax collection, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9792
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.103
Reopening support awards, application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Responding state, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Responding tribunals
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.203, 518C.303, 518C.305
Restraining orders, temporary, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.131
Revenue recapture
Claimant agencies, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 270A.03
Claims, priority, Minn. Statutes 2004 270A.10
Exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 256.9792
Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2004 270A.07
Rules, Minn. Statutes 2004 270A.12
Rules and regulations
Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Revenue recapture, Minn. Statutes 2004 270A.12
Rules of Civil Procedure of district court, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.005
Sequestration, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.24
Service of process
Addresses, access to, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.255
Employees, Minn. Statutes 2004 543.20
Medical support and insurance coverage, court orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.1751
Modification of orders, pleadings, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.64
Notice of order for withholding support or maintenance payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.646
Postsecondary students, Minn. Statutes 2004 543.20
Social Security numbers, Minn. Statutes 2004 144.215, 256.741, 518.5513
State information agency, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101, 518C.310
States, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.66
Stay of service, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.614
Stipulations, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Support enforcement agencies, see Child support enforcement agencies under COUNTIES
Support money
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.54
Seasonal income, payments, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.57
Support orders, see Orders under DISTRICT COURT
Temporary support
Domestic Abuse Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 518B.01
Marriage dissolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.131, 518.62
Orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.62
Parenting plans, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.131
Termination, recognition of parentage
Orders vacating, Minn. Statutes 2004 257.75
Tribunals
Communications between, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.317
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101, 518C.102
Inappropriate, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.306
Initiating tribunals, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101, 518C.203, 518C.304
Issuing tribunals, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101
Payments received, disbursements, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.319
Registering tribunals, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101, 518C.605
Responding tribunals, see same under this topic
Tribunals of this state, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.102
Trust funds, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Trustees, appointment to receive payments for remittance, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.61
Unearned income, child support defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.02
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 518C.101 to 518C.902
Verification
Child day care sliding fee program, applicants, Minn. Statutes 2004 119B.025
MFIP applicants, Minn. Statutes 2004 256J.32
Violations and penalties
Arrearages, see same under this topic
Attorneys, misconduct, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.551
Contempts, see same under this topic
Failure to support child, criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 609.375
Income withholding, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.615
Insurance producers, failure to comply with court order, effect on license, Minn. Statutes 2004 60K.43
Medical support and insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.171, 518.615
Nonsupport, criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Parental or custodial rights, deprivation of, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.68
Visitation, see PARENTING TIME
Waivers, notification of address or residence change, Minn. Statutes 2004 518.55