§ 5328.  Factors to consider when awarding custody.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5328

(a) Factors. --In ordering any form of custody, the court shall determine the best interest of the child by considering all relevant factors, giving weighted consideration to those factors which affect the safety of the child, including the following:     (1) Which party is...

§ 5322.  Definitions.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5322

(a) This chapter. --   The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:    "Abuse." . --  As follows: (1) As defined in section 6102...

§ 5209.  Warrant to take physical custody of child.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5209

(a) Ex parte. --If a petition under this chapter contains allegations and the court finds that there is a credible risk that the child is imminently likely to be wrongfully removed, the court may issue an ex parte warrant to take physical custody of the child.(b) Hearing. --The respondent on...

§ 5208.  Provisions and measures to prevent abduction.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5208

(a) Contents of discretionary orders. --If a petition is filed under this chapter, the court may enter an order that must include:     (1) the basis for the courts exercise of jurisdiction     (2) the manner in which notice and opportunity to be heard were...

§ 5207.  Factors to determine risk of abduction.

Statutes | 23 Pa.C.S. § 5207

(a) Evidence supporting risk. --In determining whether there is a credible risk of abduction of a child, the court shall consider any evidence that the petitioner or respondent:     (1) has previously abducted or attempted to abduct the child     (2) has...