[MN] How can I legally delegate temporary parental authority for my minor child to my adult son?

Lexi, Chatbot

I understand that navigating guardianship for a minor child can be challenging. Have you already identified a specific guardian for the child?

Lexi, Chatbot

Are there any existing legal documents or arrangements in place regarding the child's custody or guardianship?

Gurney P

Welcome and thank you for your questions. I'm ready to draw on my years of experience as an attorney and former prosecutor to offer some guidance. Please keep in mind: This chat does not create an attorney-client relationship.

What state do you and your minor child reside in?

Gurney P

How long do you intend for the temporary guardianship to last?

Gurney P

Were there any other details you wanted to include?

Gurney P

Because you have sole legal and physical custody, you do not need a court guardianship. A Temporary Delegation of Parental Authority (Power of Attorney) is appropriate. Minnesota allows delegation of parental powers for up to one year (MN Stat § 524.5-211(a)). The document should be signed and notarized, clearly stating custody is not transferred.

Below is the completed form adapted for Minnesota:

────────────────────────

TEMPORARY DELEGATION OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY
POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MINOR CHILD
(Minnesota)

I, _______________________________ (Full Legal Name of Parent),
residing at ________________________________________________,
County of Washington, State of Minnesota,

am the biological and legal parent of:

_________________________________ (Child’s Full Legal Name)
Date of Birth: ___________________

I currently have sole legal and sole physical custody of the above-named minor child.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 524.5-211, I hereby temporarily delegate parental authority to:

_________________________________ (Brother’s Full Legal Name)
Date of Birth: ___________________
Current Address: ___________________________________________

who is an active-duty member of the United States military and will be residing with the minor child in the State of Texas.

This delegation authorizes the temporary guardian to exercise all powers necessary for the care, custody, and supervision of my minor child, including but not limited to:

• Consent to medical, dental, vision, mental health, and emergency treatment
• Access to medical and educational records
• Authority to enroll the child as a military dependent and obtain medical insurance coverage
• Enrollment in and communication with schools and educational programs
• Consent for extracurricular and recreational activities
• Authority over housing, transportation, and daily care decisions
• Communication with military family support services and related agencies

This delegation DOES NOT terminate or limit my parental rights. I retain full legal custody and decision-making authority and may revoke this delegation in writing at any time.

Effective Date: __________________________

Expiration Date: __________________________
(Not to exceed one year from the effective date under Minnesota law.)

Executed voluntarily on this _____ day of _______________, 2026.

Parent Signature: _______________________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

────────────────────────

State of Minnesota )
County of Washington )

Subscribed and sworn before me on this _____ day of ____________, 2026, by _______________________________.

Notary Public: _______________________________

My Commission Expires: _______________________

────────────────────────

Gurney P

Yes. Washington County, Minnesota is correct. The state should be Minnesota.

Gurney P

Yes, that would fix it.