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§ 16–901. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Cash...
§ 16–902. Residency requirements - (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,...
§ 16–903. Decree annulling marriage - A decree annulling the marriage as illegal and void may...
§ 16–904. Grounds for divorce, legal separation, and annulment - (a) A divorce from the bonds of marriage may be...
§ 16–905. Revocation and enlargement of decree of legal separation - (a) The court may revoke its decree of legal separation...
§ 16–906. Causes for absolute divorce arising after decree for separation - Where a legal separation has been decreed the court may...
§ 16–907. Parent and child relationship defined - (a) The term “legitimate” or “legitimated” means that the parent-child...
§ 16–908. Relationship not dependent on marriage or domestic partnership - A child is the legitimate child of any parent under...
§ 16–909. Proof of child’s relationship to parents - (a) A father-child relationship is established by an adjudication of...
§ 16–909.01. Establishment of paternity by voluntary acknowledgment and based on genetic test results - (a) Paternity may be established by: (1) A written statement...
§ 16–909.02. Full faith and credit to parentage determinations by other states - The District of Columbia government shall give full faith and...
§ 16–909.03. Voluntary paternity acknowledgment program for birthing hospitals - (a) For the purposes of this section, the term “birthing...
§ 16–909.04. Voluntary paternity acknowledgment program for birth records agency - (a) The Registrar of Vital Records shall offer to any...
§ 16–909.05. Mayor authorized to designate other sites for paternity acknowledgment program - The Mayor is authorized to establish voluntary paternity establishment services...
§ 16–910. Assignment and equitable distribution of property - Upon entry of a final decree of legal separation, annulment,...
§ 16–911. Pendente lite relief - (a) During the pendency of an action for legal separation,...
§ 16–912. Permanent alimony; enforcement. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 562, Pub. L. 88-241,...
§ 16–913. Alimony - (a) When a divorce or legal separation is granted, or...
§ 16–914. Custody of children - (a)(1)(A) In any proceeding between parents in which the custody...
§ 16–914.01. Retention of jurisdiction as to alimony, custody of children, and child support - After the issuance of a judgment, decree, or order granting...
§ 16–914.02. Child custody and visitation rights of parents during deployment for military service - (a)(1) A deploying parent may file a motion with the...
§ 16–915. Change of name on divorce - Upon divorce from the bond of marriage, the court shall,...
§ 16–916. Maintenance of spouse [or domestic partner] and minor children; maintenance of former spouse [or domestic partner]; maintenance of minor children; enforcement - (a) Whenever a spouse or domestic partner shall fail or...
§ 16–916.01. Child Support Guideline - (a) In any case that involves the establishment of child...
§ 16–916.01a. — Appendices to § 16-916.01 - [APPENDICES I. Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations, II. Worksheet...
§ 16–916.02. Child Support Guideline Commission - (a) There is established a Child Support Guideline Commission (“Commission”)....
§ 16–916.03. Proceedings in which child support matters may be considered - The court may consider child support matters, as it deems...
§ 16–917. Co-respondents as defendants; service of process. [Repealed] - Repealed. (Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 562, Pub. L. 88-241,...
§ 16–918. Appointment of counsel; compensation; termination of appointment - (a) In all cases under this chapter, where the court...
§ 16–919. Proof required on default or admission of defendant - A decree for a divorce, or a decree annulling a...
§ 16–920. Effective date of decree or judgment for annulment or absolute divorce - A decree or judgment annulling or dissolving a marriage, granting...
§ 16–921. Validity of marriage, action to determine - When the validity of an alleged marriage is denied by...
§ 16–922. Validity of marriages and divorces solemnized or pronounced before January 1, 1902 - This chapter does not invalidate any marriage solemnized according to...
§ 16–923. Abolition of action for breach of promise, alienation of affections, and criminal conversation - Causes of action for breach of promise, alienation of affections,...
§ 16–924. Expedited judicial hearing for child support - (a) In any case brought under D.C. Official Code, section...
§ 16–925. Privacy protection for victims of domestic violence - (a) The Mayor shall promulgate rules and establish procedures to...