1. Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with section 14-14.1-07 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 14-14.1-16

  • 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.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

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

3.    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 the laws of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.