Index
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
Summary
A law determining which state has the authority to make decisions in child custody cases to prevent multi-state kidnapping and conflicting orders.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to have custody cases heard in the child's 'home state'
- 02.Right to prevent a parent from moving a child to another state to seek a more favorable court ruling
- 03.Right to enforce a custody order from one state in any other state
Penalties
- 01.Dismissal of custody petitions filed in the wrong state
- 02.Contempt of court charges for violating interstate custody rules
- 03.Compulsory return of the child to the home state
Verified Citations
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