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AR SB507

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Linda Chesterfield

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Children age 14 or older gain the right to select which parent receives custody of them in all child custody cases
  • A child may change their custody selection no more than once every two years from the date of their previous selection
  • A child's selection is presumed to be in the child's best interest unless the court determines otherwise after considering other factors
  • A child's selection alone cannot constitute a material change in circumstances for modification of custody proceedings

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Consideration Of The Preference Of A Child In A Child Custody Proceeding.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2019

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