2025 Session Last amended: 1999 session

§ 518D.101 — Short Title

Plain-Language Summary

This law is called the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. It sets the rules for which state has the power to make custody decisions about a child.

Practical Notes
This act is important when parents live in different states and disagree about custody. It prevents parents from going to different states to get conflicting custody orders.