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Original
Chamber
1st
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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Opposite
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1st
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Referral
to Cmte
2nd
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3rd
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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Child Custody and Visitation - Best Interest of the Child - Factors
Sponsored by
Delegates Charles, Acevero, Bridges, Crutchfield, Henson, Lehman, Mosby, Pena-Melnyk, Smith, R. Watson, and P. Young
Status
In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Requiring the court, in determining the appropriate allocation of custody or visitation between the parties that is in the best interest of the child, to consider the ability of each of the parties to meet the child's developmental needs, the relations between the child, the parties, the siblings and other relatives, the ability of each party to meet the child's day-to-day needs and certain other factors; and requiring the court to articulate certain findings of fact on the record.
Committee Testimony
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2020
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/06/2020
Legislative Date
2/06/2020
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Child Custody and Visitation - Best Interest of the Child - Factors
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/10/2020
Legislative Date
2/10/2020
Action
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/06/2020 2/06/2020 First Reading Judiciary
Text - First - Child Custody and Visitation - Best Interest of the Child - Factors
House 2/10/2020 2/10/2020 Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
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Last Updated: 9/22/2020 2:20 PM
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