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IL HB3904

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2009

Primary Sponsor

Robert Biggins

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of abuse triggering custody presumptions to include "ongoing abuse," "a history of abuse," or "a significant incident of abuse" instead of only "ongoing abuse."

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption against joint custody when court finds abuse; the abusing parent may rebut by showing substantial steps taken to minimize abuse potential.

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption against visitation when court finds abuse; the abusing parent may rebut by showing substantial steps taken to minimize abuse potential.

  • Allows custodial parents to withhold their address and phone number from non-custodial parents when removal from Illinois is based on abuse findings, with courts able to order alternative contact methods.

  • Modifies temporary removal notification requirements to allow parents to withhold contact information if providing it would create significant risk of substantial harm to the custodial parent or child.

Legislative Description

DISSOL-CHILD ABUSE-CUSTODY-VIS

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/13/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2009
Judiciary I - Civil Law3/3/2009
Rules2/26/2009

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