UCCJEA: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act - Federal law that establishes jurisdiction standards for child custody determinations across states
PKPA: Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act - Federal law that helps prevent parental kidnapping and establishes national standards for jurisdiction in custody cases
ICWA: Indian Child Welfare Act - Federal law that governs jurisdiction over the removal of Native American children from their families
State Family Law Statutes: Individual state laws governing family matters, custody, and parenting proceedings specific to each jurisdiction
Local Court Rules: Specific procedural requirements and rules established by local courts for parenting proceedings
Jurisdiction Requirements: Legal requirements establishing which court has authority to hear the case based on residence and other factors
Residency Requirements: Minimum time periods that children and parents must have resided in the jurisdiction before filing
Prior Proceedings Disclosure: Mandatory disclosure of any previous or ongoing custody proceedings involving the same children
Child Abuse Reporting: Mandatory disclosure requirements regarding any history of child abuse or neglect
Criminal History Disclosure: Requirements to disclose criminal history that might affect custody determinations
Best Interests Standard: Legal standard requiring all custody decisions to be made in the best interests of the child
Domestic Violence Provisions: Special provisions and protections in cases involving domestic violence history
Military Service Provisions: Special considerations and requirements for cases involving active military service members
Verification Requirements: Legal requirements for document verification, including notarization and sworn statements
Address History Requirements: Mandatory disclosure of previous addresses where the children have resided
