2009 New Hampshire Statutes
TITLE XLIII — DOMESTIC RELATIONS (Includes Chapters 457 - 461-A)
CHAPTER 458-A [1] — UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT
Section 458-A:11 Appearance of Parties and the Child.
I. The court may order any party to the proceeding who is in the state to appear personally before the court. If that party has physical custody of the child, the court may order that he appear personally with the child.
II. If a party to the proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside the state with or without the child, the court may order that the notice given under RSA 458-A:5 include a statement directing that party to appear personally with or without the child and declaring that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to that party.
III. If a party to the proceeding who is outside the state is directed to appear under paragraph II, or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay to the clerk of the court travel and other necessary expenses of the party so appearing and of the child if this is just and proper under the circumstances.
Source. 1979, 345:1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
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