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AL HB408
Bill
Status
4/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeff McLaughlin
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AI Summary
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Defines "deployment" or "deployed" as military service performed by active duty or reserve members of the armed services, National Guard, or Coast Guard ordered to report for combat, contingency, peacekeeping, temporary duty, remote tours, or other active service without family members.
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Prohibits a parent deployed in military service outside Alabama from being construed to have waived any custody or visitation rights under a divorce decree unless the deployed parent expressly waives such rights in writing.
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Includes within the definition of military service the period during which a deployed parent remains subject to deployment orders and continues to be deployed due to sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause.
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Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on April 13, 2010, passing the House with 97 votes in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention.
Legislative Description
Child custody, parent deployed in military service outside of state, not construed to waive any rights or protections with regard to custody of or visitation with the deployed parent's child or children, exception (2010-20334)
Family Law
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 30 Favorable from Children, Youth Affairs, and Human Resources
4/21/2010