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RSA 458-A:21 · Appearance of Parties and Child

Title
XLIII: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter
458-A · UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
Status
current
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458-A:21 Appearance of Parties and Child. –

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I.

In a child-custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.

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II.

If a party to a child-custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to RSA 458-A:7 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.

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III.

The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.

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IV.

If a party to a child-custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under paragraph II or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child. Source. 2009, 191:1, eff. Dec. 1, 2010. Enforcement

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Source note

Source. 2009, 191:1, eff. Dec. 1, 2010. Enforcement

Source history

  • 2009, 191:1, eff. Dec. 1, 2010. Enforcement

Related materials

Bill relationships

  • 2026 HB1710 reference

    Jurisdiction. I. A petition under this chapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child-custody determination with respect to the child at issue under RSA 458-A. II. A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction under RSA 458-A:15 if the court finds a credible risk of abduction. 458-F:6 Contents of Petition. I. A petition under this chapter shall be verified a

  • 2026 HB1710-FN reference

    Jurisdiction. I. A petition under this chapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child-custody determination with respect to the child at issue under RSA 458-A. II. A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction under RSA 458-A:15 if the court finds a credible risk of abduction. 458-F:6 Contents of Petition. I. A petition under this chapter shall be verified a