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ID H0031

Bill

Status

Passed

2/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • No final decree of divorce shall be entered until at least 21 days after the commencement of the action and service of process
  • During the 21-day period or anytime before entry of final decree, the court may require a conference between parties with a person of their choosing or court-selected person to determine if reconciliation is practicable
  • Courts may make interim orders during the reconciliation period and may proceed to trial and enter a final decree upon agreement of both parties with both present in person or represented by counsel
  • When grounds for divorce have been established and the court finds reconciliation attempts are practicable and in the family's best interest, proceedings may be stayed for up to 90 days if minor children are in the family
  • Reconciliation procedures do not constitute condonation of acts that may constitute grounds for divorce

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding when a final decree shall be entered.

DIVORCE

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 20, 2019 Session Law Chapter 28 Effective: 07/01/2019

2/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/29/2019
Judiciary, Rules and Administration1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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