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North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-09.4-07. Sufficiency of petition

Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. The court shall determine based on the petition under section 14-09.4-06 whether the nonparent has pleaded a prima facie case that the nonparent:

a. Is a consistent caretaker;  or

b. Has a substantial relationship with the child and denial of custody or visitation would result in harm to the child.

2. If the court determines under subsection 1 the nonparent has not pleaded a prima facie case, the court shall dismiss the petition.

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