UCCJEA: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act - Federal legislation that establishes jurisdiction over child custody matters to avoid conflicts between states
PKPA: Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act - Federal law that requires states to enforce and not modify other states' child custody determinations
Child Support Enforcement Act: Federal law that provides guidelines for establishing and enforcing child support obligations across state lines
State Custody Laws: State-specific legislation governing child custody arrangements, including physical and legal custody determinations
State Child Support Guidelines: State-specific mathematical formulas and requirements for calculating child support obligations based on parents' income and circumstances
State Parenting Plan Requirements: State-specific requirements for the content and format of parenting plans, including minimum provisions that must be addressed
State Visitation Rights: State-specific regulations governing non-custodial parents' rights to visitation and parenting time
Best Interest Doctrine: Legal principle requiring all custody and parenting decisions to be made based on what is best for the child's wellbeing and development
Jurisdiction Requirements: Legal requirements determining which court has authority to hear and decide custody matters based on child's home state
Modification Procedures: Legal procedures and requirements for modifying existing custody and parenting arrangements
Relocation Regulations: Laws governing when and how a custodial parent may relocate with the child, including notice requirements and opposition procedures
Medical Decision Rights: Laws governing parents' rights and responsibilities regarding children's medical and healthcare decisions
Educational Decision Rights: Laws governing parents' rights and responsibilities regarding children's educational decisions and access to school records
Tax Implications: Federal and state tax regulations affecting divorced parents, including dependency exemptions and child tax credits
