Verified petition
N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09.4-06
in effect14-09.4-06. Verified petition
1. A nonparent shall verify a petition for custody or visitation under penalty of perjury and
allege facts showing the nonparent:
a. Meets the requirements of a consistent caretaker of the child; or
b. Has a substantial relationship with the child and denial of custody or visitation
would result in harm to the child.
2. A petition under subsection 1 must state the relief sought and allege specific facts
showing:
a. The duration and nature of the relationship between the nonparent and the child,
including the period the nonparent lived with the child and the care provided, if
any;
b. The content of any agreement between the parties to the proceeding regarding
care of the child and custody of or visitation or other contact with the child;
c. A description of any previous attempt by the nonparent to obtain custody of or
visitation or other contact with the child;
d. The extent to which the parent is willing to permit the nonparent to have custody
of or visitation or other contact with the child;
e. Information about compensation or expectation of compensation provided to the
nonparent in exchange for care of the child;
f. Information required to establish the jurisdiction of the court under chapter
14-14.1;
g. The reason the requested custody or visitation is in the best interest of the child,
applying the factors in section 14-09.4-11; and
h. If the nonparent alleges a substantial relationship with the child, the reason denial
of custody or visitation to the nonparent would result in harm to the child.
3. If an agreement described in subdivision b of subsection 2 is in a record, the
nonparent shall attach a copy of the agreement to the petition.
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