§ 20-5-310 — Appearance of parties and child

Wyoming § 20-5-310

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 20: Domestic Relations
• Ch. 5: CHILD CUSTODY
• Art. 3: JURISDICTION

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(a) In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court
may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to
appear before the court in person with or without the child.
The court may order any person who is in this state and who has
physical custody or control of the child to appear in person
with the child.
(b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose
presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the
court may order that a notice given pursuant to W.S. 20-5-208
include a statement directing the party to appear in person with
or without the child and informing the party that failure to
appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.
(c) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the
safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under
this section.
(d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is
outside this state is directed to appear under subsection (b) of
this section or desires to appear personally before the court
with or without the child, the court may require another party
to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the
party so appearing and of the child.