Definiciones sobre la custodia de menores en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Esta ley habla sobre quién puede cuidar a un niño y cómo se manejan esos derechos. Si alguien ha cuidado a un niño por seis meses o tiene un permiso de un juez, tiene derechos sobre el niño.

Es como cuando en un juego de equipo, solo los que han estado en el campo durante varias jugadas tienen derecho a ser el capitán. Así, se asegura que quien cuide al niño tenga experiencia.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana ha estado cuidando a su sobrino Lucas durante el último año y medio. Si su hermana decide que quiere que el padre de Lucas lo cuide, Ana puede demostrar que tiene derecho a seguir cuidándolo porque ha estado con él tanto tiempo.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(1) has physical custody of the child or has had physical custody for a period of six consecutive months, including any temporary absence, within one year immediately before the commencement of a child custody proceeding; and (2) has been awarded legal custody by a court or claims a right to legal custody under the laws of this Commonwealth. "Physical custody."The physical care and supervision of a child. "State."A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. "Tribe."A Native American tribe or band, or Alaskan Native village, which is recognized by Federal law or formally acknowledged by a state. "Warrant."An order issued by a court authorizing law enforcement officers to take physical custody of a child. 23 Pa.C.S. 5403 - Proceedings Governed By Other Law This chapter does not govern an adoption proceeding or a proceeding pertaining to the authorization of emergency medical care for a child. 23 Pa.C.S. 5404 - Application To Native American Tribes (a) Primacy of Indian Child Welfare Act.--A child custody proceeding that pertains to a Native American child as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-608, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. (b) Tribe treated as state.--A court of this Commonwealth shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying Subchapter B (relating to jurisdiction) and this subchapter. (c) Tribal custody determinations.--A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standar