Pennsylvania § 5444 - Temporary visitation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5444 — Temporary visitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5444. Temporary visitation.
(a) General rule.--A court of this Commonwealth which does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing:
(1) a visitation schedule made by a court of another state; or
(2) the visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific visitation schedule.
(b) Time to obtain permanent change in visitation.--If a court of this Commonwealth makes an order under subsection (a)(2), it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in Subchapter B (relating to jurisdiction). The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or the period expires.
Cross References. Section 5444 is referred to in section 5448 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5444
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5444 cover?
Section 5444 ("Temporary visitation.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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