Alaska § 25.30.480 - Hearing and order.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 25.30.480 — Hearing and order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.30.480. Hearing and order.
(a) Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order under AS 25.30.330 , on a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the child, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child unless the respondent establishes that (1) the child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under AS 25.30.430 and that (A) the issuing court did not have jurisdiction under provisions substantially similar to AS 25.30.300 — 25.30.390;
(B) the child custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under AS 25.30.300 — 25.30.390 or provisions substantially similar to AS 25.30.300 — 25.30.390; or
(C) the respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with AS 25.30.840 or provisions substantially similar to AS 25.30.300 — 25.30.390 in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement is sought; or
(2) the child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under AS 25.30.430 but has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under AS 25.30.300 — 25.30.390 or provisions substantially similar to AS 25.30.300 — 25.30.390.
(b) The court shall award the fees, costs, and expenses authorized under AS 25.30.500 and may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate.
(c) If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.
(d) A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child may not be invoked in a proceeding under AS 25.30.400 — 25.30.590.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 25.30.480
What does Alaska Statutes § 25.30.480 cover?
Section 25.30.480 ("Hearing and order.") 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 § 25.30.480?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 25.30.480 apply to my situation?
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