(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 […]
The circuit courts of this state, upon petition from any person who is a brother or sister, regardless of the degree of blood relationship or, if the person is a minor, upon petition by a parent, guardian, or next friend in behalf of the minor, may grant reasonable visitation rights to the petitioner so as […]
(a) For the purposes of this section: (1) “Child” means a minor under eighteen (18) years of age of whom the custodian has control and who is: (A) The grandchild of the petitioner; or (B) The great-grandchild of the petitioner; (2) “Counseling” means individual counseling, group counseling, or other intervention method; (3) “Custodian” means the […]
(a) In order to avoid continuing child custody controversies from involving public school personnel and to avoid disruptions to the educational atmosphere in our public schools, the transfer of a child between the child’s custodial parent and noncustodial parent, when both parents are present, is prohibited from taking place on the real property of a […]
(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. […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
