Alaska § 13.27.110 - Jurisdiction.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.27.110 — Jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.27.110. Jurisdiction.
A court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if (1) this state is the respondent's home state;
(2) on the date the petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state, and (A) the respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent's home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this state is a more appropriate forum; or
(B) the respondent has a home state, a petition for an appointment or order is not pending in a court of that state or another significant-connection state, and, before the court makes an appointment or issues an order, (i) a petition for an appointment or order is not filed in the respondent's home state;
(ii) an objection to the court's jurisdiction is not filed by a person required to be notified of the proceeding; and
(iii) the court in this state concludes that it is an appropriate forum under the factors set out in AS 13.27.140 ;
(3) this state does not have jurisdiction under either (1) or (2) of this section and the respondent's home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction under AS 13.27.140 because (A) this state is the more appropriate forum; and
(B) jurisdiction in this state is consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States; or
(4) the requirements for special jurisdiction under AS 13.27.120 are met.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.27.110
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.27.110 cover?
Section 13.27.110 ("Jurisdiction.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 13.27.110?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 13.27.110" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 13.27.110 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alaska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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