§ 14-13.7-301. Definition
In this part 3, “close and substantial relationship” means a relationship between a child and a nonparent who has had physical care of the child for more than one hundred eighty-two days. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 630, § 2, effective May 10.
§ 14-13.7-302. Proceeding for Interim Custody Order
After a deploying parent receives notice of deployment and until the deployment terminates, a court may issue an interim order, consistent with the best interests of the child, granting custodial responsibility, unless prohibited by the “Servicemembers Civil Relief Act”, 50 U.S.C. appendix sections 521 and 522. A court may not issue a permanent order granting […]
§ 14-13.7-303. Expedited Hearing
If a motion to grant custodial responsibility is filed under section 14-13.7-302 (2) before a deploying parent deploys, the court shall conduct an expedited hearing. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 631, § 2, effective May 10.
§ 14-13.5-111. Uniformity of Applications and Construction
In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Source: L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 775, § 1, effective May 14.
§ 14-13.7-304. Testimony by Electronic Means
In a proceeding under this part 3, a party or witness who is not reasonably available to appear personally may appear, provide testimony, and present evidence by electronic means unless the court finds good cause to require a personal appearance. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 631, § 2, effective […]
§ 14-13.5-112. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
This article modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal “Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act”, 15 U.S.C. sec. 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of the act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 7001(c), of that act or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of […]
§ 14-13.7-305. Effect of Prior Judicial Order or Agreement
In a proceeding for a grant of custodial responsibility pursuant to this part 3, the following rules apply: A prior judicial order designating custodial responsibility in the event of deployment is binding on the court unless the circumstances meet the requirements of law of this state other than this article for modifying a judicial order […]
§ 14-13.7-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act”. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 624, § 2, effective May 10.
§ 14-13.7-306. Grant of Caretaking or Decision-Making Authority to Nonparent
On motion of a deploying parent and in accordance with law of this state other than this article, if it is in the best interest of the child, a court may grant caretaking authority to a nonparent who is an adult family member of the child or an adult with whom the child has a […]
§ 14-13.7-102. Definitions. in This Article 13.7:
“Adult” means an individual who has attained eighteen years of age or who is an emancipated minor. “Caretaking authority” means the right to live with and care for a child on a day-to-day basis. The term includes physical custody, parenting time, right to access, and visitation. “Child” means: An unemancipated individual who has not attained […]