If the issue of change of principal residence of a child is presented in a petition for divorce or dissolution of a marriage or other petition to determine custody of or visitation with a child, the court shall consider, among other evidence, the factors set forth in Sections 30-3-169.2 and 30-3-169.3 in making its initial determination.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.
Chapter 3 - Child Custody and Support.
Article 7A - Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act.
Section 30-3-160 - Short Title.
Section 30-3-161 - Definitions.
Section 30-3-162 - Applicability.
Section 30-3-163 - Change of Principal Residence - Child.
Section 30-3-164 - Change of Principal Residence - Custodial Party, Persons With Visitation Rights.
Section 30-3-166 - Language Required in Child Custody Determination.
Section 30-3-167 - Disclosure Exceptions.
Section 30-3-168 - Failure to Give Notice.
Section 30-3-169 - Objection to Change of Principal Residence.
Section 30-3-169.1 - Proceedings.
Section 30-3-169.2 - Court Order.
Section 30-3-169.3 - Change of Custody.
Section 30-3-169.4 - Burden of Proof.
Section 30-3-169.5 - Obstructions to Custody or Visitation.
Section 30-3-169.6 - Sanctions.
Section 30-3-169.7 - Change of Principal Residence Raised in Conjunction With Other Petition.
Section 30-3-169.8 - Award of Expenses.
Section 30-3-169.9 - Change of Principal Residence Outside State.