# Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-404: Considerations of court

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-404
- **Heading:** Considerations of court
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 9 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 4 / Section 9-13-404

## Text

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

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-401 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C13_S4_S9-13-401.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-402 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C13_S4_S9-13-402.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-403 Prevention of international child abduction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C13_S4_S9-13-403.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-404 Considerations of court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C13_S4_S9-13-404.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-405 Abduction risk factors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C13_S4_S9-13-405.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-406 Abduction prevention measures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C13_S4_S9-13-406.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-407 Ex parte relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C13_S4_S9-13-407.md)

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