Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-31 (Statute Update stamp, 51 Pa.C.S.)

51 Pa.C.S. § 4627: Grant of legal custody to nonparent.

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Title 51 - MILITARY AFFAIRS
PART III INTERSTATE RELATIONS
CHAPTER 46 UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION
SUBCHAPTER C JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT

If the deploying parent is unable to exercise the scope of legal custody awarded to the deploying parent, a court may grant part of the deploying parent's scope of legal custody to a nonparent who is an adult with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship. A court order under this section shall specify the scope of legal custody granted.

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