[§583A-210]  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 583A-108 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) 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. [L 2002, c 124, pt of §2]