District Of Columbia § 16-831.09 - Pendente lite relief.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 16-831.09 — Pendente lite relief., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-831.09. Pendente lite relief.
16-831.09During the pendency of any proceeding under this chapter, the court may determine, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the custody of the child pending final determination of that issue.
The pendente lite hearing shall be held no later than 30 days after a party requests a pendente lite custody determination by the court.
The court may enter any appropriate pendente lite relief pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Except when all parties consent to the pendente lite order, the court shall issue written findings.
Unless the parties agree otherwise, any pendente lite order shall include a date certain for trial on the complaint or motion, not to exceed 120 days from issuance of the pendente lite order.
Extensions of the trial date will not be routinely granted. Only upon motion of a party or on the court’s own motion and a showing of good cause may the trial date be extended. Any order extending the trial date shall be accompanied by written findings.
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What does D.C. Code § 16-831.09 cover?
Section 16-831.09 ("Pendente lite relief.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. 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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