AL HB613

Prohibits courts from considering military deployment (past, current, or future) as the sole factor when making original child custody determinations or modifying existing custody determinations.

Applies to all proceedings involving persons who have or are seeking custodial or visitation rights with a child.

Allows orders granting continuances or stays of child custody cases under the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 App. U.S.C. §501 et seq.) to include pendente lite custody determination orders.

Does not limit or expand any existing legal rights under current law.

Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.