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5424 – Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's law on temporary emergency jurisdiction for child custody, including when courts can act and how orders are enforced in urgent situations.

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5424 – Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 5424

Summary

Pennsylvania's Title 23, Section 5424, outlines the circumstances under which courts in Pennsylvania have temporary emergency jurisdiction over a child, such as cases of abandonment or abuse. The law specifies how temporary orders are handled when no prior custody determination exists or when there is an existing custody order, including provisions for enforcement and duration. It aims to protect children in urgent situations while coordinating with courts in other states for long-term custody decisions.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's law on temporary emergency jurisdiction for child custody, including when courts can act and how orders are enforced in urgent situations.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.