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IN HB1252
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Noe
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AI Summary
- Requires parents of minor children to wait 120 days after filing a notice of intent to dissolve marriage if both parents complete a department-approved divorce education program, or 300 days if one or both parents do not complete the program
- Mandates a 4-hour divorce education program covering effects of divorce on children and parties, benefits of reconciliation, relationship skills, and resources for domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues
- Exempts petitioners from waiting requirements if the respondent has a protective order against them, was convicted of a crime against the petitioner or child, committed a felony/domestic violence/sex offense, has untreated substance abuse, or abandoned the family for 18+ months
- Allows courts to waive requirements if compliance would endanger a child's physical health or significantly impair emotional development
- Permits filing for provisional orders (temporary maintenance, child support/custody, property possession, protective orders) after filing the notice of intent but before the waiting period ends
- Takes effect July 1, 2012, with requirements applying to petitions filed after December 31, 2013
Legislative Description
Prerequisites for filing for dissolution of marriage.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
1/9/2012
Full Bill Text
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