substantial evidence jurisdiction
substantial-evidence jurisdiction. See significant-connection jurisdiction under JURISDICTION.
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significant connection jurisdiction
Family law. In a child-custody matter, jurisdiction based on (1) the best interests of the child, (2) at least one parent’s (or litigant’s) significant connection to the state, and (3) the presence in the state of substantial evidence about the child’s present or future care, protection, training, and personal relationships. • This type of jurisdiction
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default jurisdiction
Family law. In a child-custody matter, jurisdiction conferred when it is in the best interests of the child and either (1) there is no other basis for jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act or the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, or (2) another state has declined jurisdiction in favor of default jurisdiction. • Jurisdiction
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significant connection substantial evidence jurisdiction
significant-connection/substantial-evidence jurisdiction. See significant-connection jurisdiction under JURISDICTION.
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