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Family LawMost US States (e.g., Florida)

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Summary

Determines which state has the authority to make decisions in child custody cases involving multiple states.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to have custody cases heard in the child's home state
  • 02.
    Right to prevent another parent from moving a child to another state to seek a new court order
  • 03.
    Right to enforce a custody order from one state in a different state

Penalties

  • 01.
    Voiding of custody orders issued by states without jurisdiction
  • 02.
    Order to return the child to the state of primary jurisdiction
  • 03.
    Possible contempt of court charges

Verified Citations

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