This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of Form CHP602 for the current year.
This is a legal form that was released by the Minnesota District Courts - a government authority operating within Minnesota. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is the Form CHP602 used for?
A: The Form CHP602 is used to document diligent efforts to locate a parent and to request service by publication in Minnesota.
Q: What does it mean to make diligent efforts to locate a parent?
A: Making diligent efforts means actively trying to find the whereabouts of a parent through reasonable and exhaustive methods.
Q: When is the Form CHP602 used in Minnesota?
A: The Form CHP602 is used in Minnesota when one parent cannot be located to be served with legal documents in a child custody or support case.
Q: What is service by publication?
A: Service by publication is a method of serving legal documents by publishing a notice in a newspaper when the whereabouts of the other party are unknown.
Q: What information is required on the Form CHP602?
A: The Form CHP602 requires detailed information about the diligent efforts made to locate the parent, including dates, methods used, and any results obtained.
Q: Is there a fee to file the Form CHP602?
A: Yes, there may be a fee to file the Form CHP602. The fee amount may vary depending on the court's jurisdiction.
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