Index
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
Summary
A uniform state law that establishes rules for which state has the authority to make and modify child custody decisions to prevent forum shopping and interstate kidnapping.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to have custody cases heard in the child's 'home state'
- 02.Protection against a parent moving a child to another state to get a 'better' court ruling
- 03.Enforcement of custody orders across state lines
Penalties
- 01.Dismissal of custody cases filed in the wrong jurisdiction
- 02.Contempt of court for violating interstate custody orders
- 03.Issuance of warrants for the return of a child
Verified Citations
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