CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Interstate Custody/UCCJA
......Jurisdiction: Bases Under UCCJA
.........Significant Connections
............Significant Connections Defined
4 Cards On This Topic:

Significant connection with state is jurisdictional basis under UCCJA. [Repealed.]

Child had significant connections with KY, including physical presence, M's family ties and frequent vacations there.

Significant connection and substantial evidence found, latter relating to specific issues being controverted in proceeding.

Significant contact of child and at least one parent, and existence of substantial evidence are both required for jurisdiction. Date for analysis of these factors is hearing date, not filing date.