Title 14, Domestic Matters

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, an individual to whom custodial responsibility has been granted during deployment pursuant to part 2 or 3 of this article shall notify the deploying parent and any other individual with custodial responsibility o…

In a proceeding for custodial responsibility of a child of a service member, a parent's past deployment or possible future deployment in itself may not serve as the sole basis in determining the best interest of the child. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting…

(1) The parents of a child may enter into an interim agreement under this article granting custodial responsibility during deployment. (2) An agreement under subsection (1) of this section must be: (a) In writing; and (b) Signed by both parents and any nonparent to whom custodial…

(1) An agreement under this part 2 is an interim agreement and terminates pursuant to part 4 of this article after the deploying parent returns from deployment, unless the agreement has been terminated before that time by court order or modification under section 14-13.7-203. The…

(1) By mutual consent, the parents of a child may modify an agreement regarding custodial responsibility made pursuant to this part 2. (2) If an agreement is modified under subsection (1) of this section before deployment of a deploying parent, the modification must be in writing…

A deploying parent, by power of attorney, may delegate all or part of his or her custodial responsibility to an adult nonparent for the period of deployment if no other parent possesses custodial responsibility under law of this state other than this article, or if a court order …

An agreement or power of attorney under this part 2 must be filed within a reasonable time with any court that has entered an order on custodial responsibility or child support that is in effect concerning the child who is the subject of the agreement or power. The case number an…

In this part 3, "close and substantial relationship" means a relationship between a child and a nonparent who has had physical care of the child for more than one hundred eighty-two days. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 630, § 2, effective May 10.…

(1) After a deploying parent receives notice of deployment and until the deployment terminates, a court may issue an interim order, consistent with the best interests of the child, granting custodial responsibility, unless prohibited by the "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act", 50 U…

If a motion to grant custodial responsibility is filed under section 14-13.7-302 (2) before a deploying parent deploys, the court shall conduct an expedited hearing. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 631, § 2, effective May 10.

In a proceeding under this part 3, a party or witness who is not reasonably available to appear personally may appear, provide testimony, and present evidence by electronic means unless the court finds good cause to require a personal appearance. Source: L. 2013: Entire article a…

(1) In a proceeding for a grant of custodial responsibility pursuant to this part 3, the following rules apply: (a) A prior judicial order designating custodial responsibility in the event of deployment is binding on the court unless the circumstances meet the requirements of law…

(1) On motion of a deploying parent and in accordance with law of this state other than this article, if it is in the best interest of the child, a court may grant caretaking authority to a nonparent who is an adult family member of the child or an adult with whom the child has a…

On a motion of a deploying parent, and in accordance with law of this state other than this article, unless the court finds that the contact would not be in the best interest of the child, a court shall grant limited contact to a nonparent who is a family member of the child or a…

(1) A grant of authority under this part 3 is an interim grant of authority and terminates under part 4 of this article after the return from deployment of the deploying parent, unless the grant has been terminated before that time by court order. The grant does not create an ind…

(1) An order granting custodial responsibility under this part 3 must: (a) Designate the order as an interim order; and (b) Identify to the extent feasible the destination, duration, and condition of the deployment. (2) If applicable, an order for custodial responsibility under t…

If a court has issued an order granting caretaking authority under this part 3, or an agreement granting caretaking authority has been executed under part 2 of this article, the court may enter an interim order for child support consistent with law of this state other than this a…

(1) Except for an order under section 14-13.7-305, except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, and consistent with the "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act", 50 U.S.C. appendix sections 521 and 522, on motion of a deploying or other parent or any nonparent to whom…

(1) At any time after return from deployment, an interim agreement granting custodial responsibility under part 2 of this article may be terminated by an agreement to terminate signed by the deploying parent and the other parent. (2) An interim agreement under part 2 of this arti…

At any time after a deploying parent returns from deployment, the deploying parent and the other parent may file with the court an agreement to terminate an interim order for custodial responsibility issued under part 3 of this article. After an agreement has been filed, the cour…

After a deploying parent returns from deployment until an interim agreement or an interim order for custodial responsibility established under part 2 or 3 of this article is terminated, the court shall immediately issue an interim order granting the deploying parent reasonable co…

(1) If an agreement between the parties to terminate an interim order for custodial responsibility under part 3 of this article has not been filed, the order terminates thirty-five days after the deploying parent gives notice to the other parent and any nonparent granted custodia…

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration may be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it if it is consistent with the public policy of the state. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 1…

This article modifies, limits, or supersedes the "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act", 15 U.S.C. section 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101 (c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. section 7001 (c), or authorize electronic delivery of any…

This article does not affect the validity of an interim court order concerning custodial responsibility during deployment that was entered before July 1, 2013. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 635, § 2, effective May 10.

This article takes effect July 1, 2013. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 635, § 2, effective May 10. CHILD SUPPORT