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257B.02 APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW; CONSTRUCTION.
Chapters 257 and 518 and sections 524.5-101 to 524.5-502 apply to standby custodians,
temporary custodians, co-custodians, custodians, and alternates unless otherwise specified
in this chapter.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to deprive a parent of any parental rights or
responsibilities. A designator does not lose any custodial rights by the appointment of a standby
or temporary custodian.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to relieve any parent of a duty to support the
parent's children. A preexisting child support order is not suspended or terminated during the time
a child is cared for by a standby or temporary custodian, unless otherwise provided by court order.
A standby custodian or temporary custodian has a cause of action for child support against an
absent parent under section 256.87, subdivision 5.
History: 2000 c 404 s 3; 2004 c 146 art 3 s 27

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