25-1040

25-1040. Appearance of parties and
child

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 section
25-1008 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.