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AL Code § 30-3-162 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-162 - Applicability.

Section 30-3-162Applicability. (a) Except as provided otherwise by this chapter, the provisions of this article apply to all orders determining custody of or visitation with a child whether such order was issued before or after September 1, 2003. To the extent that a provision of this article conflicts with an existing order determining custody of or visitation with a child or other enforceable agreement, this article does not apply to alter or amend the terms of such order or agreement which addresses the rights of the parties or the child with regard to a change in the primary residence of a child. Any person entitled to the legal or physical custody of or visitation with a child may commence an action for modification to incorporate the provisions of this article into an existing order determining the custody of or visitation with a child. Except as provided in subsection (c) of Section 30-3-165, this article shall not apply to a person who is on active military service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and is being transferred or relocated pursuant to a non-voluntary order from the government. (b) Sections 30-3-169.1 to 30-3-169.7, inclusive, shall not apply to a change of principal residence of a child to a residence which is 60 miles or less from the residence of a non-relocating parent who is entitled to custody of or visitation with the child or if the change or proposed change results in the child residing nearer to the non-relocating parent than before the change or proposed change, unless such change in the principal residence of a child results in the child living in a different state. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §3.)
AL Code § 30-3-163 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-163 - Change of Principal Residence - Child.

Section 30-3-163Change of principal residence - Child. Except as provided by Section 30-3-167, a person who has the right to establish the principal residence of the child shall provide notice to every other person entitled to custody of or visitation with a child of a proposed change of the child's principal residence as required by subsection (b) of Section 30-3-165. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §4.)
AL Code § 30-3-164 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-164 - Change of Principal Residence - Custodial Party, Persons With Visitation Rights.

Section 30-3-164Change of principal residence - Custodial party, persons with visitation rights. Except as provided by Section 30-3-167, a person entitled to custody of or visitation with a child shall provide notice to every other person entitled to custody of or visitation with a child of an intended change in his or her principal residence as required by subsection (b) of Section 30-3-165. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §5.)
AL Code § 30-3-165 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-165 - Notice.

Section 30-3-165Notice. (a) When a notice is required by either Section 30-3-163 or Section 30-3-164, except as provided by Section 30-3-167, the notice of a proposed change of principal residence of a child or the notice of an intended or proposed change of the principal residence of an adult as provided in this article must be given by certified mail to the last known address of the person or persons entitled to notification under this article not later than the 45th day before the date of the intended change of the principal residence of a child or the 10th day after the date such information required to be furnished by subsection (b) becomes known, if the person did not know and could not reasonably have known the information in sufficient time to comply with the 45-day notice, and it is not reasonably possible to extend the time for change of principal residence of the child. (b) Except as provided by Section 30-3-167, all of the following information, if available, must be included with the notice of intended change of principal residence of a child: (1) The intended new residence, including the specific street address, if known. (2) The mailing address, if not the same as the street address. (3) The telephone number or numbers at such residence, if known. (4) If applicable, the name, address, and telephone number of the school to be attended by the child, if known. (5) The date of the intended change of principal residence of a child. (6) A statement of the specific reasons for the proposed change of principal residence of a child, if applicable. (7) A proposal for a revised schedule of custody of or visitation with a child, if any. (8) A warning to the non-relocating person that an objection to the relocation must be made within 30 days of receipt of the notice or the relocation will be permitted. (c) A person entitled to custody of a child who is on active military service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and is being transferred or relocated pursuant to a non-voluntary order of the government shall provide notice of change of principal residence of a child to the persons entitled to custody of or visitation with a child with the information set forth in subsection (b) except that such notice need not contain a warning to the non-relocating person as provided in subdivision (8) of subsection (b) that an objection to the relocation must be made within 30 days or the relocation will be permitted. (d) A person required to give notice of a proposed change of principal residence of a child under this section has a continuing duty to provide the information required by this section as that information becomes known. Such information should be provided by certified mail to the last known address to the person or persons entitled to such notice within 10 days of the date such information becomes known. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §6.)
AL Code § 30-3-167 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-167 - Disclosure Exceptions.

Section 30-3-167Disclosure exceptions. (a) In order to protect the identifying information of persons at risk from the effects of domestic violence or abuse, on a finding by the court that the health, safety, or liberty of a person or a child would be unreasonably put at risk by the disclosure of the identifying information required by Section 30-3-163 or Section 30-3-164 in conjunction with a proposed change of principal residence of a child or change of principal residence of a person having custody of or rights of visitation with a child, the court may order any or all of the following: (1) The specific residence address and telephone number of a child or the person having custody of or rights of visitation with a child and other identifying information shall not be disclosed in the pleadings, other documents filed in the proceeding, or in any order issued by the court, except for in camera disclosures. (2) The notice requirements provided by this article may be waived to the extent necessary to protect confidentiality and the health, safety, or liberty of a person or a child. (3) Any other remedial action that the court considers necessary to facilitate the legitimate needs of the parties and the interests of the child. (b) If appropriate, the court may conduct an ex parte hearing under subsection (a). Issuance of a final order of protection under Sections 30-5-1 to 30-5-11, inclusive; a conviction for domestic violence pursuant to Sections 13A-6-130 to 13A-6-135, inclusive; or an award of custody of the child pursuant to Sections 30-3-131 to 30-3-135, inclusive, shall be considered prima facie evidence that the health, safety, or liberty of a person or a child would be unreasonably put at risk by the disclosure of identifying information or by compliance with the notice requirements of this article. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §8.)
AL Code § 30-3-168 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-168 - Failure to Give Notice.

Section 30-3-168Failure to give notice. (a) Except as provided in Section 30-3-167, if a person required to give notice as required by Section 30-3-163 or Section 30-3-164 shall fail to provide the notice or the information required by subsection (b) of Section 30-3-165, the court shall consider the failure to provide such notice or information as a factor in making its determination regarding the change of principal residence of a child; a factor in determining whether custody or visitation should be modified; a factor for ordering the return of the child to the former residence of the child if the change of principal residence of a child has taken place without notice; a factor meriting a deviation from the child support guidelines; a factor in awarding increased transportation and communication expenses with the child; and a factor in considering whether the person seeking to change the principal residence of a child may be ordered to pay reasonable costs and attorney's fees incurred by the person objecting to the change. (b) Additionally, the court may make a finding of contempt of court if a party willfully and intentionally violates the notice requirement of an order issued by any court pursuant to Section 30-3-166 and may impose the sanctions authorized by law or rule of court for disobedience of a court order. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §9.)
AL Code § 30-3-169 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169 - Objection to Change of Principal Residence.

Section 30-3-169Objection to change of principal residence.  The person entitled to determine the principal residence of a child may change the principal residence of a child after providing notice as provided herein unless a person entitled to notice files a proceeding seeking a temporary or permanent order to prevent the change of principal residence of a child within 30 days after receipt of such notice. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §10.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.1 - Proceedings.

Section 30-3-169.1Proceedings. (a) A person entitled to custody of or visitation with a child may commence a proceeding objecting to a proposed change of the principal residence of a child and seek a temporary or permanent order to prevent the relocation. (b) A non-parent entitled to visitation with a child may commence a proceeding to obtain a revised schedule of visitation, but may not object to the proposed change of principal residence of a child or seek a temporary or permanent order to prevent the change. (c) A proceeding filed under this section must be filed within 30 days of receipt of notice of a proposed change of principal residence of a child, except that the court may extend or waive the time for commencing such action upon a showing of good cause, excusable neglect, or that the notice required by subsection (b) of Section 30-3-165 is defective or insufficient upon which to base an action under this article. (d) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to all proceedings under this article. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §11.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.2 - Court Order.

Section 30-3-169.2Court order. (a) Where the ends of justice dictate, the court may grant a temporary order restraining the change of principal residence of a child or ordering return of a child to the former residence of the child if a change of principal residence has previously taken place without compliance with this article, and may consider, among other factors, any of the following: (1) The notice required by this article was not provided in a timely manner. (2) The notice required by this article was not accurate or did not contain sufficient information upon which a person receiving the notice could base an objection. (3) The child already has been relocated without notice, agreement of the parties, or prior court approval. (4) The likelihood that on final hearing the court will not approve the change of the principal residence of the child. (b) The court may grant a temporary order permitting the change of principal residence of a child and providing for a revised schedule for temporary visitation with a child pending a final hearing if the court finds that the required notice of a proposed change of principal residence of a child as provided in this article was provided in a timely manner, contained sufficient and accurate information, and if the court finds from an examination of the evidence presented at a hearing for temporary relief that there is a likelihood that on final hearing the court will approve the change of the principal residence of the child. (c) If the court has issued a temporary order authorizing a party to change the principal residence of a child before final judgment is issued, the court may not give weight to the temporary change of principal residence as a factor in reaching its final decision. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §12.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.4 - Burden of Proof.

Section 30-3-169.4Burden of proof. In proceedings under this article unless there has been a determination that the party objecting to the change of the principal residence of the child has been found to have committed domestic violence or child abuse, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a change of principal residence of a child is not in the best interest of the child. The party seeking a change of principal residence of a child shall have the initial burden of proof on the issue. If that burden of proof is met, the burden of proof shifts to the non-relocating party. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §14.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.5 - Obstructions to Custody or Visitation.

Section 30-3-169.5Obstructions to custody or visitation. If on final hearing the change of principal residence of a child is permitted, the court may require the person seeking to change the principal residence of a child to provide reasonable security guaranteeing that the custody of and visitation with the child will not be interrupted or obstructed by the relocating party. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §15.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.6 - Sanctions.

Section 30-3-169.6Sanctions. (a) Where a party commences an action without good cause or for the purpose of harassing or causing unnecessary financial or emotional hardships to the other party, after notice and a reasonable opportunity to respond, the court may impose sanctions on a person proposing a change of principal residence of the child or objecting to a proposed change of principal residence of a child if it determines that the proposal was made or the objection was filed based upon any of the following: (1) To harass a person or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation. (2) Without being warranted by existing law or based on frivolous argument. (3) Based on allegations and other factual contentions, which had no evidentiary support nor, if specifically so identified, could not have been reasonably believed to be likely to have evidentiary support after further investigation. (4) Designed to elicit or discover or lead to the discovery of information protected by Section 30-3-167. (b) Sanctions imposed under this section shall be limited to those that are sufficient to deter repetition of such conduct or comparable conduct by others similarly situated. The sanction may include directives of a non-monetary nature, an order to pay a penalty into court, or, if imposed on motion and warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment to the other party of some or all of the reasonable costs, attorney's fees, and expenses incurred as a direct result of the violation.  (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §16.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.7 - Change of Principal Residence Raised in Conjunction With Other Petition.

Section 30-3-169.7Change of principal residence raised in conjunction with other petition. If the issue of change of principal residence of a child is presented in a petition for divorce or dissolution of a marriage or other petition to determine custody of or visitation with a child, the court shall consider, among other evidence, the factors set forth in Sections 30-3-169.2 and 30-3-169.3 in making its initial determination. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §17.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.8 - Award of Expenses.

Section 30-3-169.8Award of expenses. The court may award any party necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney's fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §18.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.9 - Change of Principal Residence Outside State.

Section 30-3-169.9Change of principal residence outside state.  (a) In those instances where the change of principal residence of a child results in the relocation of a child to a residence outside this state, the provisions of Sections 30-3B-101 to 30-3B-314, inclusive, shall apply to actions commenced under this article. (b) Where the parties have been awarded joint custody, joint legal custody, or joint physical custody of a child as defined in Section 30-3-151, and at least one parent having joint custody, joint legal custody, or joint physical custody of a child continues to maintain a principal residence in this state, the child shall have a significant connection with this state and a court in fashioning its judgments, orders, or decrees may retain continuing jurisdiction under Sections 30-3B-202 to 30-3B-204, inclusive, even though the child’s principal residence after the relocation is outside this state. (c) In a proceeding commenced to modify, interpret, or enforce a final decree under this article, where jurisdiction exists under this section or otherwise as provided by law and where only one person having joint custody, joint legal custody, or joint physical custody of a child continues to maintain a principal residence in this state, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, venue of all proceedings under this article is changed so that venue will lie either in the original circuit court rendering the final decree or in the circuit court of the county where that person having joint custody, joint legal custody, or joint physical custody has resided for a period of at least three consecutive years immediately preceding the commencement of an action under this article. The person having joint custody, joint legal custody, or joint physical custody who continues to maintain a principal residence in this state shall be able to choose the particular venue as herein provided, regardless of which party files the petition or other action. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §19.)
AL Code § 30-3-169.10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.|Section 30-3-169.10 - Appeal.

Section 30-3-169.10Appeal. An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this article in accordance with Alabama law. Unless the court enters a temporary order under Section 30-3-169.2, the court may not stay an order enjoining a change in principal residence of a child pending appeal. (Act 2003-364, p. 1017, §20.)
AL Code § 30-3-170 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.|Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.|Article 8 - Driver's License Suspension or Revocation for Failure to Pay Support Payments.|Section 30-3-170 - Definitions.

Section 30-3-170Definitions. When used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) COURT. A court of competent jurisdiction or administrative agency having the authority to issue and enforce support orders. (2) DELINQUENT or DELINQUENCY. A support debt or support obligation due and unpaid in an amount equal to or greater than six months support payments as of the date of service of a notice of intent to suspend or revoke a license. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Human Resources, including the county departments of human resources. (4) LICENSE. Any license, certificate, registration, or authorization issued by a licensing authority which grants a person a right or privilege to engage in an occupational, professional, sporting, or recreational activity, or to operate a motor vehicle. (5) LICENSEE. The holder of a license. (6) LICENSING AUTHORITY. Any department, division, board, agency, or instrumentality of the State of Alabama or its political subdivisions that issues a license. (7) OBLIGEE. Either of the following: a. A person to whom support benefits are ordered by the court. b. A public agency of this or another state that has the right to receive support payments or otherwise is providing support enforcement services under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The term shall include the department. (8) OBLIGOR. A person ordered by a court to make periodic payments for the benefit and support of another person or child. (9) SUPPORT or SUPPORT ORDER. Support of a minor child and spousal support when the spousal support is collected pursuant to the requirements of Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. Support order shall mean any order, decree, or judgment for the support of a child, or in the case of an order being enforced pursuant to the requirements of Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, a spouse, or former spouse, issued by a court or other entity authorized to issue the orders. (Acts 1996, No. 96-563, p. 841, §1; Acts 1997, No. 97-447, p. 772, §12; Act 99-440, p. 887, §1.)