(a) Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standard established in § 46b-115g shall be given to the parties, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated and any person who has physical custody of the child.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 46b-115o

  • Child: means an individual who has not attained eighteen years of age. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-115a
  • Child custody determination: means a judgment, decree, or other order of a court providing for the legal custody, physical custody or visitation with respect to a child. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-115a
  • Child custody proceeding: means a proceeding in which legal custody, physical custody or visitation with respect to a child is an issue. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-115a
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Physical custody: means the physical care and supervision of a child. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-115a

(b) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.

(c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by § 46b-57.

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