Nevada Family Lawyer: Child Custody Jurisdiction
Coming up with a child custody and visitation plan that works for you, your spouse, and your children is never easy, but it is further complicated by Nevada's complex law regarding child custody jurisdiction. An experienced family law attorney can help you navigate this system and come up with a plan that works for your family. At the law offices of Radford J. Smith, Chartered, we are dedicated to helping clients throughout the greater Las Vegas area with their child custody concerns.
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Both Nevada and Federal Law including the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act affect child custody jurisdication in Nevada. If your child has lived in another state or you plan on moving to another state, the law addressing child custody jurisdication will come into play.
Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act
The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act protects against parents absconding children and also establishes important rights regarding jurisdiction. Nevada law also contains prohibitions designed to prevent parental kidnapping and/or parents leaving Nevada with children without the other parent's consent or the court's permission.
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, or UCCJEA has been adopted in the state of Nevada. Before the UCCJEA was written in 1968, one parent could take their child out of the state of their initial custody plan in order to obtain a more favorable custody plan in a new state. Instead, the UCCJEA prevents parents from manipulating child custody jurisdiction. It is important to keep this law in mind for relocation cases as well.
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With over two decades of experience helping families come up with child custody plans that comply to both Nevada and national jurisdictional law, we know how to finalize your plan. From our Henderson law offices, we can help you explore your options. Contact us today for more information.
