The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 518.131, subdivision 11, to modify the requirements for obtaining a temporary order in family law cases. It establishes that courts must prioritize scheduling expedited hearings for temporary relief when a party credibly alleges denial of parenting time for 14 consecutive days or unreasonable denial of access to financial resources during a marital dissolution. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts hold these priority hearings within 30 days of a party's request.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement that courts consider credible allegations of domestic abuse, substance abuse, maltreatment findings, or neglect proven by clear and convincing evidence when determining temporary relief. It also specifies that if a party has been denied parenting time for 14 consecutive days or more, a priority hearing must be held within 30 days to address temporary relief. If temporary parenting time is granted, the court may also order temporary child support if requested by the other party.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 518.131