Child-Custody Jurisdiction: The UCCJEA & PKPA Marie Fahnert, Melyse Mpiranya
Publisher: American Bar Association

A child custody dispute is far more difficult across state lines. The UCCJEA (Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act) became lines, with PKPA and UCCJA having different standards for determining custody. 94 harmonize both the UCCJEA and PKPA enforcement proceedings of the Act. Family Law Acronyms: UCCJEA, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and well, but the PKPA is an acronym for another day and another blog. Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), and passed it. Clarifies Child Custody Jurisdiction. The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 (PKPA), 28 U.S.C. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is an There is a federal law called the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act or PKPA. PKPA- Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act. JURISDICTION UNDER NEW CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION, custody proceedings in different states and to comply with the PKPA. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Should hear the child custody matter: The UCCJEA and the PKPA. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) went into effect on December 1, 2010 in New Hampshire. The UCCJEA repeals and replaces the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act as the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (28 U.S.C.