Subchapter I - General Provisions (Section 16-4601.01 to Section 16-4601.11)
- Section 16-4601.01 - Definitions
 - Section 16-4601.02 - Proceedings governed by other law
 - Section 16-4601.03 - Application to Indian tribes
 - Section 16-4601.04 - International application of chapter
 - Section 16-4601.05 - Effect of child-custody determination
 - Section 16-4601.06 - Priority
 - Section 16-4601.07 - Notice to persons outside the District
 - Section 16-4601.08 - Appearance and limited immunity
 - Section 16-4601.09 - Communication between courts
 - Section 16-4601.10 - Taking testimony in another state
 - Section 16-4601.11 - Cooperation between courts; preservation of records