District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 8A - Third-Party Custody

§ 16–831.01. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “De...

§ 16–831.02. Action for custody of child by a third party - (a)(1) A third party may file a complaint for custody...

§ 16–831.03. Action for custody of a child by a de facto parent - (a) A de facto parent may file a complaint for...

§ 16–831.04. Third-party custody orders - (a) A custody order entered under this chapter may include...

§ 16–831.05. Parental presumption - (a) Except when a parent consents to the relief sought...

§ 16–831.06. Award of custody to third party - (a) The court shall award custody of the child to...

§ 16–831.07. Findings necessary to rebut the parental presumption by clear and convincing evidence - (a) To determine that the presumption favoring parental custody has...

§ 16–831.08. Factors to consider in determining best interests of child - (a) In determining whether custody with a third party, pursuant...

§ 16–831.09. Pendente lite relief - (a)(1) During the pendency of any proceeding under this chapter,...

§ 16–831.10. Effect of a third-party custody order - An order awarding physical or legal custody of a child...

§ 16–831.11. Modification or termination of orders - (a) An award of custody to a third party under...

§ 16–831.12. Jurisdiction - The court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce, modify, or terminate...

§ 16–831.13. Other actions for custody not abolished, diminished, or preempted - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the...