§ 9-13-106. Attorney ad litem programs
(a) The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts is authorized to establish attorney ad litem programs to represent children in guardianship cases in circuit court when custody is an issue. (b) When a circuit judge determines that the appointment of an attorney ad litem would facilitate a case in which custody is an […]
§ 9-13-107. Visitation rights of grandparents when parent does not have custody of child — Definitions
(a) For purposes of this section: (1) “Child” means a minor under eighteen (18) years of age who is: (A) The grandchild of the petitioner; or (B) The great-grandchild of the petitioner; and (2) “Petitioner” means any individual who may petition for visitation rights under this section. (b) A grandparent or great-grandparent may petition the […]
§ 9-13-108. Visitation — Preference of child
In an action under this subchapter concerning a person’s right to visitation with a minor child, the circuit court may consider the preferences of the child if the child is of a sufficient age and capacity to reason, regardless of chronological age.
§ 9-13-109. Drug testing — Proceedings concerning child custody, visitation, or welfare of child — Definition
(a) For purposes of this section, “drug” means any controlled substance as defined by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq. (b) In a proceeding concerning child custody, child visitation, or the welfare of a child, the court may order drug testing of a party upon application of a party or by its […]
§ 9-13-110. Parents who are members of armed forces — Definitions
(a) As used in this section: (1) “Armed forces” means the National Guard and the reserve components of the armed forces, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Air Force, and any other branch of the military and naval forces or […]
§ 9-13-301. Noncustodial parent’s right to child’s scholastic records — Definitions
(a) As used in this subchapter: (1) “Child” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age; and (2) “College” means any public institution of higher education. (b) Any noncustodial parent who has been awarded visitation rights by the court with respect to a child shall be provided upon request a copy of the current […]
§ 9-13-302. Penalty for noncompliance
Refusal by any school district or college official or employee having custody or control of student scholastic records to provide such records to any person entitled to receive a copy under the provisions of this subchapter shall be an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).
§ 9-13-401. Title
This subchapter shall be known as the “International Child Abduction Prevention Act”.
§ 9-13-101. Award of custody — Definition
(a) (1) (A) (i) In an action for divorce, the award of custody of a child of the marriage shall be made without regard to the sex of a parent but solely in accordance with the welfare and best interest of the child. (ii) In determining the best interest of the child, the court may […]