(a) Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standard established in section 46b-115g shall be given to the parties, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated and any person who has physical custody of the child.
(b) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
(c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by section 46b-57.
(P.A. 99-185, S. 16, 40.)
History: P.A. 99-185 effective July 1, 2000.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 815p - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Section 46b-115. - Short title: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
Section 46b-115a. - Definitions.
Section 46b-115b. - Proceedings governed by other law.
Section 46b-115c. - Application to Indian tribes.
Section 46b-115d. - International application of chapter.
Section 46b-115e. - Effect of child custody determination.
Section 46b-115g. - Notice to persons outside state; submission to jurisdiction.
Section 46b-115h. - Communication between courts.
Section 46b-115i. - Taking testimony in another state.
Section 46b-115j. - Cooperation between courts; preservation of records.
Section 46b-115k. - Initial child custody jurisdiction.
Section 46b-115l. - Jurisdiction.
Section 46b-115m. - Modification of custody determination of another state.
Section 46b-115n. - Temporary emergency jurisdiction.
Section 46b-115o. - Notice and opportunity to be heard; joinder.
Section 46b-115p. - Simultaneous proceedings.
Section 46b-115q. - Inconvenient forum.
Section 46b-115r. - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct; assessment of fees and costs.
Section 46b-115s. - Information required by the court.
Section 46b-115t. - Appearance of parties and child.
Section 46b-115u. - Definitions.
Section 46b-115v. - Enforcement under Hague Convention.
Section 46b-115w. - Registration of child custody determination.
Section 46b-115x. - Enforcement of child custody determination.
Section 46b-115y. - Temporary visitation order.
Section 46b-115z. - Simultaneous proceedings.
Section 46b-115aa. - Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.
Section 46b-115bb. - Service of petition and order.
Section 46b-115cc. - Hearing and order.
Section 46b-115dd. - Order to take physical custody of child.
Section 46b-115ee. - Costs, fees and expenses.
Section 46b-115ff. - Recognition and enforcement of order issued by another state.
Section 46b-115hh. - Definitions.