Arkansas § 9-13-404 - Considerations of court.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-13-404 — Considerations of court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-13-404. Considerations of court.
To determine a matter under this subchapter, the court shall consider: The best interests of the child; The right of a parent for frequent and continuing contact with his or her child; The rights of a custodian under an order from a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Arkansas; The risk of the child's becoming a victim of international child abduction by a parent, custodian, or any person acting on the behalf of the parent or custodian, based on the court's evaluation of the risk factors described in § 9-13-405; Any obstacles to locating, recovering, or returning the child if the child is a victim of international child abduction; and The potential physical or psychological harm to the child if the child is a victim of international child abduction.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-13-404
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-13-404 cover?
Section 9-13-404 ("Considerations of court.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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