Dalot v. Dalot

By JUDGE EDWARD L. RYAN, JR.

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act must be considered as remedial in nature. Annot. "Validity, Construction, and Application of U.C.C.J.A.," 96 A.L.R.3d 968. Remedial acts should be liberally construed. 17 M.J., Statutes, § 72. "A uniform law which is remedial in nature should be liberally construed." 73 Am. Jur. 2d, Statutes, § 338.

The evidence shows clearly and conclusively that the "closest connection" of all parties concerned is with the State of Maine. Under the facts and Code § 20-126, Subsection 1, Maine was and is the "home state" of the child for…