Index
New York Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Summary
A state law that determines which state has the power to make decisions about a child's custody to avoid multi-state legal battles.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to have custody cases heard in the child's home state.
- 02.Right to prevent a parent from taking a child to another state to get a 'better' custody deal.
- 03.Right to enforce out-of-state custody orders in New York courts.
Penalties
- 01.Dismissal of custody petitions filed in the wrong state
- 02.Contempt of court for violating interstate custody orders
- 03.Mandatory return of the child to the home state
Verified Citations
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