American Samoa § 47.0301 - Presumptions concerning custody and residence of child.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 47.0301 — Presumptions concerning custody and residence of child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.0301. Presumptions concerning custody and residence of child.
In every proceeding where there is at issue a dispute as to the custody of a child, a determination by the court that domestic or family violence has occurred raises a rebuttable presumption that it is: (1) detrimental to the child and not in the best interest of the child to be placed in sole custody, joint legal custody, or joint physical custody with the perpetrator of family violence. (2) In the best interest of the child to reside with the parent who is not a perpetrator of domestic or family violence in the location of that parent?s choice, within or outside the Territory.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 47.0301
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 47.0301 cover?
Section 47.0301 ("Presumptions concerning custody and residence of child.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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