UCCJEA: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act - Federal law that determines which state has jurisdiction in child custody cases
PKPA: Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act - Federal law that prevents parents from kidnapping children and moving them across state lines to gain custody
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law governing access to and sharing of children's educational records
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing access to and sharing of children's medical information
State Family Law Code: Individual state-specific laws governing family matters, including custody, visitation, and support
Best Interests Standard: Legal principle requiring all custody and parenting decisions to be made in the best interests of the child
Custody Types: Legal distinction between physical custody (where child lives) and legal custody (decision-making authority)
Modification Procedures: Legal processes required to modify existing parenting agreements
Interstate Travel Regulations: Rules governing travel with children across state lines and notification requirements
Relocation Requirements: Legal procedures and notice requirements for moving with children to a new location
Right of First Refusal: Provision requiring a parent to offer the other parent the opportunity to care for the child before seeking alternative childcare
Holiday and Vacation Scheduling: Framework for determining how holidays and vacation time are allocated between parents
Decision-Making Authority: Guidelines for how parents will make decisions regarding education, healthcare, and other important matters
Emergency Protocols: Procedures for handling medical emergencies and other urgent situations involving the child
Dispute Resolution: Methods and procedures for resolving disagreements between parents, such as mediation or arbitration
