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23 PA Cons Stat § 5322 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5322 - Definitions

§ 5322. Definitions. (a) This chapter.--The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Abuse." As defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions).  "Adult." An individual 18 years of age or older.  "Agency." Any organization, society, institution, court facility or other entity which provides for the care of a child. The term does not include a county children and youth social service agency.  "Child." An unemancipated individual under 18 years of age.  "Legal custody." The right to make major decisions on behalf of the child, including, but not limited to, medical, religious and educational decisions.  "Parental duties." Includes meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of the child.  "Partial physical custody." The right to assume physical custody of the child for less than a majority of the time.  "Physical custody." The actual physical possession and control of a child.  "Primary physical custody." The right to assume physical custody of the child for the majority of time.  "Relocation." A change in a residence of the child which significantly impairs the ability of a nonrelocating party to exercise custodial rights.  "Shared legal custody." The right of more than one individual to legal custody of the child.  "Shared physical custody." The right of more than one individual to assume physical custody of the child, each having significant periods of physical custodial time with the child.  "Sole legal custody." The right of one individual to exclusive legal custody of the child.  "Sole physical custody." The right of one individual to exclusive physical custody of the child.  "Supervised physical custody." Custodial time during which an agency or an adult designated by the court or agreed upon by the parties monitors the interaction between the child and the individual with those rights.  (b) Other law.--In a statutory provision other than in this chapter, when the term "visitation" is used in reference to child custody, the term may be construed to mean:  (1) partial physical custody; (2) shared physical custody; or (3) supervised physical custody.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5323 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5323 - Award of custody

§ 5323. Award of custody. (a) Types of award.--After considering the factors set forth in section 5328 (relating to factors to consider when awarding custody), the court may award any of the following types of custody if it is in the best interest of the child:  (1) Shared physical custody. (2) Primary physical custody. (3) Partial physical custody. (4) Sole physical custody. (5) Supervised physical custody. (6) Shared legal custody. (7) Sole legal custody. (b) Interim award.--The court may issue an interim award of custody to a party who has standing under section 5324 (relating to standing for any form of physical custody or legal custody) or 5325 (relating to standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody) in the manner prescribed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure governing special relief in custody matters.  (c) Notice.--Any custody order shall include notice of a party's obligations under section 5337 (relating to relocation).  (d) Reasons for award.--The court shall delineate the reasons for its decision on the record in open court or in a written opinion or order.  (e) Safety conditions.--After considering the factors under section 5328(a)(2), if the court finds that there is an ongoing risk of harm to the child or an abused party and awards any form of custody to a party who committed the abuse or who has a household member who committed the abuse, the court shall include in the custody order safety conditions designed to protect the child or the abused party.  (f) Enforcement.--In awarding custody, the court shall specify the terms and conditions of the award in sufficient detail to enable a party to enforce the court order through law enforcement authorities.  (g) Contempt for noncompliance with any custody order.-- (1) A party who willfully fails to comply with any custody order may, as prescribed by general rule, be adjudged in contempt. Contempt shall be punishable by any one or more of the following:  (i) Imprisonment for a period of not more than six months. (ii) A fine of not more than $500. (iii) Probation for a period of not more than six months. (iv) An order for nonrenewal, suspension or denial of operating privilege under section 4355 (relating to denial or suspension of licenses).  (v) Counsel fees and costs. (2) An order committing an individual to jail under this section shall specify the condition which, when fulfilled, will result in the release of that individual.  (h) Parties in same residence.--Parties living separate and apart in the same residence may seek relief under this chapter, but any custody order made under such a circumstance shall be effective only upon:  (1) one party physically vacating the residence; or (2) an order awarding one party exclusive possession of the residence.   Cross References. Section 5323 is referred to in sections 5329, 5336 of this title; section 4109 of Title 51 (Military Affairs).
23 PA Cons Stat § 5324 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5324 - Standing for any form of physical custody or legal custody

§ 5324. Standing for any form of physical custody or legal custody. The following individuals may file an action under this chapter for any form of physical custody or legal custody:  (1) A parent of the child. (2) A person who stands in loco parentis to the child. (3) A grandparent of the child who is not in loco parentis to the child: (i) whose relationship with the child began either with the consent of a parent of the child or under a court order;  (ii) who assumes or is willing to assume responsibility for the child; and (iii) when one of the following conditions is met: (A) the child has been determined to be a dependent child under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to juvenile matters);  (B) the child is substantially at risk due to parental abuse, neglect, drug or alcohol abuse or incapacity; or  (C) the child has, for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, resided with the grandparent, excluding brief temporary absences of the child from the home, and is removed from the home by the parents, in which case the action must be filed within six months after the removal of the child from the home.  (4) Subject to paragraph (5), an individual who establishes by clear and convincing evidence all of the following:  (i) The individual has assumed or is willing to assume responsibility for the child. (ii) The individual has a sustained, substantial and sincere interest in the welfare of the child. In determining whether the individual meets the requirements of this subparagraph, the court may consider, among other factors, the nature, quality, extent and length of the involvement by the individual in the child's life.  (iii) Neither parent has any form of care and control of the child. (5) Paragraph (4) shall not apply if: (i) a dependency proceeding involving the child has been initiated or is ongoing; or (ii) there is an order of permanent legal custody under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6351(a)(2.1) or (f.1)(3) (relating to disposition of dependent child).  (May 4, 2018, P.L.112, No.21, eff. 60 days)   2018 Amendment. Act 21 added pars. (4) and (5). Section 3 of Act 21 provided that the addition of pars. (4) and (5) shall apply to all custody proceedings irrespective of whether the proceeding was commenced before, on or after the effective date of section 3. Cross References. Section 5324 is referred to in sections 5323, 5325, 5326 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5325 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5325 - Standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody

§ 5325. Standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody. In addition to situations set forth in section 5324 (relating to standing for any form of physical custody or legal custody), grandparents and great-grandparents may file an action under this chapter for partial physical custody or supervised physical custody in the following situations:  (1) where the parent of the child is deceased, a parent or grandparent of the deceased parent may file an action under this section;  (2) where the relationship with the child began either with the consent of a parent of the child or under a court order and where the parents of the child:  (i) have commenced a proceeding for custody; and (ii) do not agree as to whether the grandparents or great-grandparents should have custody under this section; or  (3) when the child has, for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, resided with the grandparent or great-grandparent, excluding brief temporary absences of the child from the home, and is removed from the home by the parents, an action must be filed within six months after the removal of the child from the home.  (May 4, 2018, P.L.112, No.21, eff. 60 days)   2018 Amendment. Act 21 amended par. (2). Cross References. Section 5325 is referred to in sections 5323, 5326, 5328 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5326 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5326 - Effect of adoption

§ 5326. Effect of adoption. Any rights to seek physical custody or legal custody rights and any custody rights that have been granted under section 5324 (relating to standing for any form of physical custody or legal custody) or 5325 (relating to standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody) to a grandparent or great-grandparent prior to the adoption of the child by an individual other than a stepparent, grandparent or great-grandparent shall be automatically terminated upon such adoption.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5327 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5327 - Presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody

§ 5327. Presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody. (a) Between parents.--In any action regarding the custody of the child between the parents of the child, there shall be no presumption that custody should be awarded to a particular parent.  (b) Between a parent and third party.--In any action regarding the custody of the child between a parent of the child and a nonparent, there shall be a presumption that custody shall be awarded to the parent. The presumption in favor of the parent may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.  (c) Between third parties.--In any action regarding the custody of the child between a nonparent and another nonparent, there shall be no presumption that custody should be awarded to a particular party.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5329.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5329.1 - Consideration of child abuse and involvement with protective services

§ 5329.1. Consideration of child abuse and involvement with protective services. (a) Information sharing.--In accordance with section 6340(a)(5.1) (relating to release of information in confidential reports), where a party seeks any form of custody, subject to the examination of the parties, the court shall determine:  (1) With respect to child abuse under Chapter 63 (relating to child protective services) or a child who is a victim of a crime under 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses) which would constitute abuse under Chapter 63:  (i) Whether the child is the subject of an indicated or founded report of child abuse. (ii) Whether a party or a member of the party's household has been identified as the perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse.  (iii) The date and circumstances of the child abuse. (iv) The jurisdiction where the child abuse investigation took place. (2) With respect to child protective services or general protective services under Chapter 63:  (i) Whether a party or a member of a party's household has been provided services. (ii) The type of services provided. (iii) The circumstances surrounding the provision of services. (iv) The status of services. (v) The date the services were provided. (vi) The jurisdiction where the services were provided. (b) Cooperation.--The following apply:  (1) The Department of Public Welfare and the county children and youth social service agency shall fully cooperate with the court and assist the court in fulfilling its duties under this section.  (2) The Department of Public Welfare and the county children and youth social service agency shall fully cooperate with the governing authority in order to implement the provisions of this section.  (3) The governing authority shall develop procedures to implement the provisions of this section.  (4) As used in this subsection, the term "governing authority" shall have the meaning given to it in 42 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).  (Dec. 18, 2013, P.L.1167, No.107, eff. Jan. 1, 2014)   2013 Amendment. Act 107 added section 5329.1. See section 6 of Act 107 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.  References in Text. The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014.  Cross References. Section 5329.1 is referred to in sections 5328, 6340 of this title; section 6307 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
23 PA Cons Stat § 5330 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5330 - Consideration of criminal charge

§ 5330. Consideration of criminal charge. (a) Expedited hearing.--A party who has obtained information under 42 Pa.C.S. § 1904 (relating to availability of criminal charge information in child custody proceedings) or otherwise about a charge filed against the other party for an offense listed under section 5329(a) (relating to consideration of criminal conviction) may move for a temporary custody order or modification of an existing custody order. The court shall hold the hearing under this subsection in an expeditious manner.  (b) Risk of harm.--In evaluating any request under subsection (a), the court shall consider whether the party who is or has been charged with an offense set forth in section 5329(a) poses a risk of physical, emotional or psychological harm to the child.  (c) No prejudice.--Failure to either apply for information under 42 Pa.C.S. § 1904 or act under this section shall not prejudice any party in a custody proceeding.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5332 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5332 - Informational programs

§ 5332. Informational programs. (a) Attendance.--The court may direct the parties to attend informational programs concerning parental duties.  (b) Process not delayed.--Subsequent proceedings and the entry of any order or decree shall not be delayed because of the lack of participation in any informational program by one of the parties.  (c) Costs.--The court may order a party to pay all or part of the costs of the informational programs under this section.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5333 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5333 - Counseling as part of order

§ 5333. Counseling as part of order. (a) Attendance.--The court may, as part of a custody order, require the parties to attend counseling sessions.  (b) Abuse.--In situations involving abuse, the court may order individual counseling for the abuser but may not order the parties to attend joint counseling.  (c) Verification.--Each party's participation in the counseling sessions shall be verified by the counselor.  (d) Costs.--The court may order a party to pay all or part of the costs of the counseling sessions under this section.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5335 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5335 - Counsel for child

§ 5335. Counsel for child. (a) Appointment.--The court may appoint counsel to represent the child if the court determines that the appointment will assist in resolving the issues in the custody proceeding. If a child has legal counsel and a guardian ad litem, counsel shall represent the legal interests of the child and the guardian ad litem shall represent the best interests of the child.  (b) Abuse.--Substantial allegations of abuse of the child constitute a reasonable basis for appointing counsel for the child.  (c) Not subject to examination.--Counsel appointed by the court for the child shall not be subject to examination unless such counsel testifies in the matter.  (d) Costs.--The court may order a party to pay all or part of the costs of appointing counsel for the child under this section.    Cross References. Section 5335 is referred to in section 5334 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5336 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5336 - Access to records and information

§ 5336. Access to records and information. (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c):  (1) A party granted sole or shared legal custody under section 5323 (relating to award of custody) shall be provided access to:  (i) the medical, dental, religious and school records of the child; (ii) the address of the child and any other party; and (iii) any other information that the court deems necessary or proper. (2) Access to any records and information pertaining to the child may not be denied solely based upon a parent's physical custody schedule.  (3) Upon request, a parent, party or entity possessing any information set forth in paragraph (1) shall provide it to any party granted sole or shared legal custody.  (b) Nondisclosure of confidential information.--The court shall not order the disclosure of any of the following information to any parent or party granted custody:  (1) The address of a victim of abuse. (2) Confidential information from an abuse counselor or shelter. (3) Information protected under Chapter 67 (relating to domestic and sexual violence victim address confidentiality).  (4) Information independently protected from disclosure by the child's right to confidentiality under the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, or any other statute.  (c) Other information.--The court may determine not to release information set forth in subsection (a), in which case it shall state the reason for its denial on the record.    Cross References. Section 5336 is referred to in section 5337 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5338 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5338 - Modification of existing order

§ 5338. Modification of existing order. (a) Best interest of the child.--Upon petition, a court may modify a custody order to serve the best interest of the child.  (b) Applicability.--Except as provided in 51 Pa.C.S. § ﻿4109 (relating to child custody proceedings during military deployment), this section shall apply to any custody order entered by a court of this Commonwealth or any other state subject to the jurisdictional requirements set forth in Chapter 54 (relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement).  (Apr. 12, 2012, P.L.241, No.32, eff. 60 days)
23 PA Cons Stat § 5339 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5339 - Award of counsel fees, costs and expenses

§ 5339. Award of counsel fees, costs and expenses. Under this chapter, a court may award reasonable interim or final counsel fees, costs and expenses to a party if the court finds that the conduct of another party was obdurate, vexatious, repetitive or in bad faith.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5340 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 53 - Child Custody|Section 5340 - Court-appointed child custody health care or behavioral health practitioners

§ 5340. Court-appointed child custody health care or behavioral health practitioners. No party to a child custody matter in which the court has appointed a licensed health care or behavioral health practitioner to assist the court by conducting an examination or evaluation of the parties involved or making a recommendation concerning a child custody agreement or order may be permitted to file a complaint against the practitioner with the practitioner's State licensing board prior to the final agreement or order being issued and for 60 days thereafter. As used in this section, "licensed health care or behavioral health practitioner" means a person who is licensed, certified, accredited or otherwise regulated by the Commonwealth to provide health care or behavioral health services.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5401 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 54 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Section 5401 - Short title of chapter

§ 5401. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5403 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 54 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Section 5403 - Proceedings governed by other law

§ 5403. Proceedings governed by other law. This chapter does not govern an adoption proceeding or a proceeding pertaining to the authorization of emergency medical care for a child.
23 PA Cons Stat § 5404 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 54 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement|Section 5404 - Application to Native American tribes

§ 5404. Application to Native American tribes. (a) Primacy of Indian Child Welfare Act.--A child custody proceeding that pertains to a Native American child as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-608, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.  (b) Tribe treated as state.--A court of this Commonwealth shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying Subchapter B (relating to jurisdiction) and this subchapter.  (c) Tribal custody determinations.--A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under Subchapter C (relating to enforcement).