HF4662 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Requirements for a temporary order in a family law case modified.
Related bill: SF4922
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill changes how temporary orders are handled in family law cases by creating a faster, priority process for temporary relief. It focuses on situations where a party has been cut off from parenting time or access to financial resources during a pending dissolution, and it also emphasizes safety-related findings such as domestic abuse or neglect.
Main Provisions
- Establishes priority for an expedited hearing for temporary relief in a pending family law case when a party credibly alleges:
- Denial of parenting time with a child for 14 consecutive days or more, or
- Unreasonable denial of access to necessary financial resources or support during a pending marital dissolution.
- The court must hold the priority hearing within 30 days of the party’s request.
- The court must consider credible allegations of domestic abuse, substance abuse, maltreatment findings, or neglect that are proven by clear and convincing evidence as a reasonable basis for granting temporary relief, and still must hold the priority hearing within 30 days if parenting time has been denied for 14+ days.
- If temporary parenting time is ordered, the court may also order temporary child support if requested by the other party.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 518.131 subdivision 11 to require expedited (priority) hearings for temporary relief in certain family law scenarios.
- Adds a specific 30-day deadline for scheduling and holding the priority hearing.
- Introduces or emphasizes the use of clear and convincing evidence for related allegations (domestic abuse, maltreatment, neglect) as a basis to grant temporary relief.
- Explicitly allows temporary child support in conjunction with temporary parenting time orders.
Practical Implications
- Parties in ongoing dissolution proceedings who have been denied parenting time or access to financial resources may receive faster court relief.
- The change strengthens protections for individuals facing abuse or neglect concerns by prioritizing timely relief.
Relevant Terms - priority hearing - expedited hearing - temporary relief - temporary parenting time - parenting time - 14 consecutive days - denied parenting time - financial resources - support - pending marital dissolution - domestic abuse - substance abuse - maltreatment findings - neglect - clear and convincing evidence - temporary child support - family law case - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 518.131 subdivision 11
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Judiciary Finance and Civil Law |
Citations
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"Introduces Subdivision 11 granting priority for temporary relief hearings.",
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"summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 518.131, subdivision 11, to create priority for temporary relief in family law cases. It adds a new Subdivision 11 outlining expedited hearings and criteria for temporary relief related to parenting time, financial resources, and potential abuse.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee