Pennsylvania law sections 5424 and 5425 outline procedures for temporary emergency jurisdiction in child custody cases, emphasizing communication between courts in different states and the importance of notice and the opportunity to be heard. Courts must promptly communicate with each other to protect the child's safety and resolve emergency custody issues. Additionally, proper notice must be given before a custody determination is made, and the law clarifies that determinations made without notice are not enforceable under this chapter.
It ensures courts communicate quickly in child custody emergencies across states to protect the child's safety and resolve jurisdiction issues promptly.
All interested parties, including parents and those with physical custody, must be given notice and an opportunity to be heard before a custody decision is made.
No, custody determinations made without proper notice or opportunity to be heard are not enforceable under Pennsylvania law.
They must communicate immediately with courts in other states involved to resolve emergencies, protect the child, and determine jurisdiction duration.