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CT Gen Stat § 46b-115k (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115k - Initial child custody jurisdiction.

 (a) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial child custody determination if:(1) This state is the home state of the child on the date of the commencement of the child custody proceeding;(2) This state was the home state of the child within six months of the commencement of the child custody proceeding, the child is absent from the state, and a parent or a person acting as a parent continues to reside in this state;(3) A court of another state does not have jurisdiction under subdivisions (1) or (2) of this subsection, the child and at least one parent or person acting as a parent have a significant connection with this state other than mere physical presence, and there is substantial evidence available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships;(4) A court of another state which is the home state of the child has declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that this state is the more appropriate forum under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115q or section 46b-115r, the child and at least one parent or person acting as a parent have a significant connection with this state other than mere physical presence, and there is substantial evidence available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships;(5) All courts having jurisdiction under subdivisions (1) to (4), inclusive, of this subsection have declined jurisdiction on the ground that a court of this state is the more appropriate forum to determine custody under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115q or section 46b-115r; or(6) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under subdivisions (1) to (5), inclusive, of this subsection.(b) Subsection (a) of this section is the exclusive jurisdictional basis for making a child custody determination by a court of this state.(c) Physical presence of, or personal jurisdiction over, a party or a child is not necessary or sufficient to make a child custody determination.(P.A. 99-185, S. 12, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115l (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115l - Jurisdiction.

 (a) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, a court of this state which has made a child custody determination pursuant to sections 46b-115k to 46b-115m, inclusive, has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the determination until: (1) A court of this state or a court of another state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in this state; or (2) a court of this state determines that (A) this state is not the home state of the child, (B) a parent or a person acting as a parent continues to reside in this state but the child no longer has a significant relationship with such parent or person, and (C) substantial evidence is no longer available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships.(b) A court of this state which has made a child custody determination but does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section may modify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under section 46b-115k.(P.A. 99-185, S. 13, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115m (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115m - Modification of custody determination of another state.

 (a) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, a court of this state may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under subdivisions (1) to (4), inclusive, of subsection (a) of section 46b-115k and one of the following occurs: (1) The court of the other state determines that it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115l; (2) a court of another state determines that a court of this state would be a more convenient forum under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115q; or (3) a court of this state or another state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, a court of this state may modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state if: (1) The child resides in this state with a parent; (2) the child has been, or is under a threat of being, abused or mistreated by a person who resides in the state which would have jurisdiction under the provisions of this chapter; and (3) the court of this state determines that it is in the child's best interest to modify the child custody determination.(P.A. 99-185, S. 14, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.Subsec. (b):Federal Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act preserves to the state that initially enters a child custody determination that is valid under its own law and is consistent with the PKPA the sole prerogative to modify that determination, as long as any modification would also be valid under its own law and either the child or a contestant continues to live in the state. 97 CA 46.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115n (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115n - Temporary emergency jurisdiction.

 (a) A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction if the child is present in this state and (1) the child has been abandoned, or (2) it is necessary in an emergency to protect the child because the child, a sibling or a parent has been, or is under a threat of being, abused or mistreated. As used in this subsection with respect to a child, “abused” has the same meaning as provided in section 46b-120.(b) If there is no previous child custody determination that is enforceable under this chapter and a child custody proceeding has not been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m, a child custody determination made under this section remains in effect until an order is obtained from a court of a state having jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m. A child custody determination made under this section shall be a final determination if: (1) A child custody proceeding has not been or is not commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m; (2) this state has become the home state of the child; and (3) the child custody determination provides that it is a final determination.(c) If there is a previous child custody determination that is enforceable under this chapter or if a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m, the court of this state which issues an order pursuant to this section shall specify that such order is effective for a period of time which the court deems adequate to allow the person seeking an order to obtain such order from the other state which has jurisdiction. Such order shall be effective for that period of time specified in the order or until an order is obtained from the other state whichever occurs first.(d) If the court, in any proceeding commenced pursuant to this section, is informed that a child custody proceeding has been commenced, or that a child custody determination has been made, by a court of another state having jurisdiction pursuant to a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m, such court shall immediately communicate with the court of the other state and take appropriate action, including the making of temporary orders for a specified period of time, to resolve the emergency and to protect the safety of the child and the parties.(P.A. 99-185, S. 15, 40; P.A. 14-122, S. 184.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000; P.A. 14-122 made technical changes in Subsec. (a).
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115o (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115o - Notice and opportunity to be heard; joinder.

 (a) Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standard established in section 46b-115g shall be given to the parties, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated and any person who has physical custody of the child.(b) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.(c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by section 46b-57.(P.A. 99-185, S. 16, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115p (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115p - Simultaneous proceedings.

 (a) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, if at the time of the commencement of the proceeding in this state a proceeding concerning the custody of the child has been commenced in a court of another state having jurisdiction pursuant to a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m, a court of this state shall not exercise jurisdiction. A court of this state may exercise jurisdiction if the proceeding in the other state has been terminated or is stayed by the court of the other state because such court has determined pursuant to a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115q, that a court in this state is a more convenient forum.(b) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, the court shall, after review of relevant information provided to it, determine whether a child custody proceeding has been commenced in another state. If such proceeding has been commenced, the court in this state shall take appropriate action to communicate with the other court and to resolve which court shall have jurisdiction. If the court of this state determines that the court of the other state has jurisdiction pursuant to a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m, the court of this state shall stay its proceeding while the court of the other state determines whether the court of this state is the more appropriate forum. If the court of the other state determines that the court of this state is not a more appropriate forum, the court of this state shall dismiss the proceeding.(c) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, the court, in a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, shall after review of relevant information provided to it, determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If the court determines that such enforcement proceeding has commenced, the court may (1) stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of the court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement; (2) enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or (3) proceed with the modification under conditions it considers appropriate.(d) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, the court, in a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination, shall proceed, with regard to simultaneous proceedings, in accordance with the provisions of section 46b-115z.(P.A. 99-185, S. 17, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115q (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115q - Inconvenient forum.

 (a) A court of this state which has jurisdiction under this chapter to make a child custody determination may decline to exercise its jurisdiction at any time if it determines that it is an inconvenient forum under the circumstances and that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. The issue of inconvenient forum may be raised upon a motion of a party, the guardian ad litem for the child or the attorney for the child, the court's own motion or a request of another court.(b) In determining whether a court of this state is an inconvenient forum and that it is more appropriate for a court of another state to exercise jurisdiction, the court shall allow the parties to submit information and shall consider all relevant factors including: (1) Whether family violence has occurred and is likely to continue in the future and which state could best protect the parties and the child; (2) the length of time the child has resided outside this state; (3) the distance between the court in this state and the court in the state that would assume jurisdiction; (4) the relative financial circumstances of the parties; (5) any agreement of the parties as to which state should assume jurisdiction; (6) the nature and location of the evidence required to resolve the pending litigation, including testimony of the child; (7) the ability of the court of each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present the evidence; and (8) the familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the pending litigation.(c) If a court of this state determines that it is an inconvenient forum and that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum, it shall stay the proceedings upon condition that a child custody proceeding be promptly commenced in another designated state and may impose any other condition the court considers just and proper.(d) A court of this state may decline to exercise its jurisdiction under this chapter if a child custody determination is incidental to an action for dissolution of marriage, divorce or another proceeding while still retaining jurisdiction over the dissolution of marriage, divorce or other proceeding.(P.A. 99-185, S. 18, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115r (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115r - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct; assessment of fees and costs.

 (a) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115n, if a court of this state has jurisdiction under this chapter because a person seeking to invoke its jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless:(1) The parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction;(2) A court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m determines that this state is a more appropriate forum under a statute similar to section 46b-115q; or(3) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in sections 46b-115k to 46b-115m, inclusive.(b) If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m.(c) If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, it shall assess against the party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorneys' fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the assessment would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against the state unless authorized by law.(P.A. 99-185, S. 19, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115t (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115t - Appearance of parties and child.

 (a) In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.(b) If the court orders the appearance of a party who is outside this state, the court may order that a notice is given in accordance with section 46b-115g and that such notice include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to such party.(c) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child or of any person ordered to appear pursuant to this section.(d) The court may order a party to pay for reasonable and necessary travel and expenses of a party to the child custody proceeding or the child who is outside the state.(P.A. 99-185, S. 21, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115u (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115u - Definitions.

 As used in sections 46b-115u to 46b-115gg, inclusive, “petitioner” means a person who seeks enforcement of a child custody determination, and “respondent” means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of a child custody determination.(P.A. 99-185, S. 22, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115v (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115v - Enforcement under Hague Convention.

 A court of this state may enforce an order by a federal court or another state court for the return of a child made pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction in accordance with section 46b-115jj.(P.A. 99-185, S. 23, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115x (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115x - Enforcement of child custody determination.

 A court of this state shall recognize and enforce, but not modify except in accordance with section 46b-115m, a child custody determination of a court of another state if (1) the court of the other state exercised jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m, the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this chapter and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this chapter, or (2) the child custody determination was registered in this state pursuant to section 46b-115w. A child custody determination which satisfies the criteria in subdivision (1) or (2) of this section shall have the same effect and shall be enforced in the same manner as a child custody determination rendered by the Superior Court.(P.A. 99-185, S. 25, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115y (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115y - Temporary visitation order.

 (a) A court of this state which does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing (1) the visitation schedule made by the court of another state, or (2) the visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state which does not provide for a specific visitation schedule.(b) If a court of this state makes an order pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section, it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m. The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or the period expires, whichever comes first.(P.A. 99-185, S. 26, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115z (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115z - Simultaneous proceedings.

 If a proceeding for enforcement under this chapter is commenced in a court of this state and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under a provision substantially similar to section 46b-115k, 46b-115l or 46b-115m, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The court of this state shall proceed with the action for enforcement of the child custody determination unless the court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding.(P.A. 99-185, S. 27, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
CT Gen Stat § 46b-115bb (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 46b - Family Law|Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|Section 46b-115bb - Service of petition and order.

 Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-115dd, the petition and order shall be served upon the respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child by personal service.(P.A. 99-185, S. 29, 40.)History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.