Home-State Jurisdiction [Family Law] Law and Legal Definition
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) give a child’s home state jurisdiction over custody matters. Home state jurisdiction refers to jurisdiction based on the child having been a resident of the state for at least six consecutive months immediately before the commencement of the suit. This becomes relevant in interstate child-custody disputes. The purpose of UCCJEA is to have a uniform approach to child custody and visitation among states.
Legal Definition list
- Home-State Jurisdiction [Family Law]
- Home-Rule Charter
- Home-Port Doctrine
- Home-Country Physical Presence Requirement
- Home-Based Head Start Program
- Homeland Defense
- Homeland Defense Activity
- Homeland Security
- Homeland Security Act 2002
- Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Homeland Security Advisory Council [HSAC]
