Minnesota Statutes > Chapter 518E > JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT > § 518E.301 Minnesota Statutes 518E.301 – Definition Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions In sections 518E.301 to 518E.311, “close and substantial relationship” means a relationship in which a significant bond exists between a child and a nonparent. Previous sectionNext section JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT Contents Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!