CGS § 46b-116z. Applicability of federal law providing a higher standard of protection to rights of parent, Indian custodian of Indian child.
In any case where federal law applicable to a child custody proceeding under the provisions of sections 46b-116a to 46b-116aa, inclusive, provides a higher standard of protection to the rights of the parent or Indian custodian of an Indian child than the rights provided under said sections, the state court shall apply the more protective federal standard.
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