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AR Code › Title 9 › Chapter 13 › Subchapter 4 › Section 9-13-404

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To determine a matter under this subchapter, the court shall consider: (1) The best interests of the child; (2) The right of a parent for frequent and continuing contact with his or her child; (3) The rights of a custodian under an order from a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Arkansas; (4) The risk of the child's becoming a victim of international child abduction by a parent, custodian, or any person acting on the behalf of the parent or custodian, based on the court's evaluation of the risk factors described in § 9-13-405 ; (5) Any obstacles to locating, recovering, or returning the child if the child is a victim of international child abduction; and (6) The potential physical or psychological harm to the child if the child is a victim of international child abduction. Acts 2005, No. 170, § 1

To determine a matter under this subchapter, the court shall consider:

(1) The best interests of the child;

(2) The right of a parent for frequent and continuing contact with his or her child;

(3) The rights of a custodian under an order from a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Arkansas;

(4) The risk of the child's becoming a victim of international child abduction by a parent, custodian, or any person acting on the behalf of the parent or custodian, based on the court's evaluation of the risk factors described in § 9-13-405 ;

(5) Any obstacles to locating, recovering, or returning the child if the child is a victim of international child abduction; and

(6) The potential physical or psychological harm to the child if the child is a victim of international child abduction.

Acts 2005, No. 170, § 1

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