DMR.2.4.050 Action for Custody, Placement, Visitation, and Guardianship

A parent may seek custody and placement in a proceeding for divorce, separation, or paternity, or in an independent action for custody and placement. A grandparent or another person may seek visitation rights pursuant to Subchapter DMR.2.16. Any person may seek guardianship pursuant to Subchapter DMR.2.17. A petition for custody or placement will conform to the extent applicable to the petition for divorce or legal separation and the procedure for the resolution of such a petition will conform to the extent applicable to the procedure for divorce or legal separation, except that no waiting period is required prior to a final hearing.