Custody Jurisdiction & UCCJEA Legal Dispute Navigator

UCCJEA & PKPA Procedural Engine
Dispute & Custody Parameters Client-Side Diagnostic
UCCJEA Statutory Decision Tree § 202 EXCLUSIVE CONTINUING
Dispute Trigger Custodial Dispute Prior Custody Decree? UCCJEA § 201/202 Exclusive Continuing UCCJEA § 202 / PKPA Home State Test < 6 Months in New State Temporary Emergency UCCJEA § 204 (Abuse/Risk) Expedited Enforcement § 308 Petition / § 311 Warrant

Jurisdictional Ruling & Forum

California (Exclusive Continuing Jurisdiction)
UCCJEA Section 202 & PKPA (28 U.S.C. § 1738A)

Enforcement Hearing Timeline

1 to 5 business days for expedited show-cause hearing
Ex Parte Warrant Available Same-Day upon verified flight risk

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