Section 76-D. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder  


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  • 1. Before a child
      custody  determination  is  made  under  this  article,  notice  and  an
      opportunity  to  be  heard  in  accordance with the standards of section
      seventy-five-g of this article must be given to all persons entitled  to
      notice  under  the  law  of  this  state as in child custody proceedings
      between residents of this state, any parent whose parental  rights  have
      not  been  previously terminated, and any person having physical custody
      of the child.
        2. This article does not govern the enforceability of a child  custody
      determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
        3.  The  obligation  to  join  a party and the right to intervene as a
      party in a child custody proceeding under this article are  governed  by
      the laws of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents
      of this state.