1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1236

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1010/87 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegate Kach
Entitled:
Family Law - Custody and Visitation - Mediation

Synopsis:

Authorizing circuit court judges to require that disputes concerning child custody or visitation be submitted to mediation; requiring the court to determine the funding of mediation services; specifying the conditions of the mediation proceedings; describing the rights of the mediator and of the parties; requiring the mediator to compile a report describing the mediation proceedings; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
2/14
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD CUSTODY
CIRCUIT COURTS
COURTS - GENERAL
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
JUDGES
MEDIATION
REPORTS -see also- RECORDS
SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Family Law
( 9-501 , 9-502 , 9-503 , 9-504 , 9-505 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available