§ 9-13-402. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Child” means a minor under eighteen (18) years of age who is the subject of a custody or visitation: (A) Matter currently pending before a court; or (B) Order that has been issued by a court; (2) “Court” means any circuit court of competent jurisdiction; (3) “Custodian” means the […]
§ 9-13-403. Prevention of international child abduction
A custodian or parent may petition or move the court under this subchapter to determine whether one (1) or more of the measures described in § 9-13-406 is necessary to protect a child from the risk of international child abduction.
§ 9-13-404. Considerations of court
To determine a matter under this subchapter, the court shall consider: (1) The best interests of the child; (2) The right of a parent for frequent and continuing contact with his or her child; (3) The rights of a custodian under an order from a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Arkansas; (4) […]
§ 9-13-405. Abduction risk factors
(a) To determine if there is a risk of international child abduction, the court shall consider: (1) (A) Whether the parent, custodian, or anyone acting on behalf of the parent or custodian has committed international child abduction as defined in § 9-13-402(6). (B) In defense of this factor, the parent or custodian may establish that […]
§ 9-13-406. Abduction prevention measures
(a) If the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child to take measures to protect the child from international child abduction under this subchapter, then the court may take any of the following actions: (1) Appoint a person as the sole managing custodian of the child other than the parent […]
§ 9-13-407. Ex parte relief
(a) A court shall immediately conduct an ex parte hearing if a petitioner: (1) Alleges that: (A) An emergency exists; and (B) His or her child is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of international child abduction as defined under § 9-13-402(6); and (2) Requests an ex parte hearing on the issue seeking temporary […]
§ 9-13-105. Criminal records check
(a) Any parent of a minor child in a circuit court case may petition the court to order a criminal records check of the other parent of the minor child or other adult members of the household eighteen (18) years of age or older who reside with the parent for custody and visitation determination purposes. […]
§ 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.