A Minnesota Judgment and Decree of Adoption is a legal document that finalizes the adoption process in the state of Minnesota. It is issued by a court to recognize the adoption of a child and to establish the new legal relationship between the adoptive parents and the adopted child. The Judgment and Decree of Adoption includes the court's findings of law and facts regarding the adoption, the legal name of the adopted child, the rights and responsibilities of the adoptive parents, and any other relevant information. There are two types of Minnesota Judgment and Decree of Adoption: Step-Parent Adoption and Relative Adoption. Step-Parent Adoption occurs when a stepparent wishes to adopt a stepchild, while Relative Adoption is when a relative of the child is looking to adopt the child.