In any proceeding where the family court issues an order which will result in the return of a child previously remanded or placed in the custody of someone other than the respondent, such order shall be stayed until __________ unless the stay is waived by all parties to the proceeding by written stipulation or upon the record in family court.

• A. 5PM OF THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DAY WHICH ORDER IS ISSUED
• B. 5AM OF THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE DAY WHICH ORDER IS ISSUED
• C. 5PM ON THE DAY OF ISSUANCE
• D. 5PM OF THE NEXT CALENDAR DAY AFTER ISSUED

Answer: (A)

The rule is about giving a brief enforced pause on a custody return to let things be reviewed, ending at a specific time on the next business day after the order is issued. The stay lasts until 5 PM on that next business day unless all parties agree in writing or on the record to waive it. The key idea is that the deadline uses business days (weekdays the court is open, excluding holidays) and ends at the close of business, giving a concrete window for actions like filing motions or objections without letting enforcement drag on indefinitely.

Why this choice fits: 5 PM on the next business day after issuance aligns with court practice—it's after the order is issued but before the next business day ends, giving a defined, workable window. The times in the other options don’t match the rule: 5 AM would be outside normal court hours, 5 PM on the day of issuance ends the stay too soon, and 5 PM on the next calendar day could extend the stay across non-business days, not reflecting the requirement to use business days. The waiver provision is also important: if everyone agrees in writing or on the record, the stay can be lifted sooner.