Index
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
Summary
A standardized act adopted by states to determine which court has the authority to make child custody decisions based on the child's home state.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to have custody cases heard in the state where the child has lived for the last six months.
- 02.Protection from conflicting custody orders being issued by multiple states simultaneously.
Penalties
- 01.Dismissal of custody petitions filed in the wrong state.
- 02.Fines for failing to disclose existing custody proceedings.
- 03.Court-ordered return of the child to the proper jurisdiction.
Verified Citations
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