UCCJEA: The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act - Federal legislation that establishes jurisdiction over child custody matters to avoid conflicts between states
PKPA: The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act - Federal law that requires states to enforce and not modify other states' child custody determinations
ICARA: The International Child Abduction Remedies Act - Federal law implementing the Hague Convention on international child abduction
State Family Law Codes: Specific state-level legislation governing family matters, including custody arrangements and parental rights
State Custody Statutes: State-specific laws governing custody arrangements, visitation rights, and parental responsibilities
State Child Support Guidelines: State-specific regulations determining child support calculations and obligations
State Parenting Time Guidelines: State-specific guidelines for allocation of parenting time and visitation schedules
Best Interests Doctrine: Legal principle requiring all custody decisions to be made in the best interests of the child
Property Laws: Laws governing shared residence arrangements, including ownership, rental, and maintenance responsibilities in nesting arrangements
Financial Responsibility Laws: Regulations governing the allocation of financial responsibilities in shared custody arrangements
Insurance Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage for shared properties and child-related matters
Healthcare Decision Authority: Laws governing authority and responsibilities for making healthcare decisions for the child
Educational Decision Authority: Laws governing authority and responsibilities for making educational decisions for the child
Tax Implications: Tax laws and regulations affecting shared property arrangements and custody agreements
Emergency Protocols: Legal requirements for establishing and following emergency procedures in shared custody arrangements
