Except in cases where there is probably cause to suspect child or spousal abuse, this statute permits the court to refer any dispute concerning custody or parenting time rights to mediation. The statute sets basic mediator qualifications and the broadly outlines the process for filing agreements, but otherwise instructs the courts to adopt and implement individual rules for their mediation programs.
Minnesota Statute 518.619: Custody or visitation; mediation services
Minnesota Legislature. Jan. 1, 2018https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/518.619