1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 372

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegates Frank and E. Burns
Entitled:
Child Custody - Presumption of Joint Legal and Physical Custody

Synopsis:

Establishing a presumption of joint legal and physical custody of a child in a custody or visitation proceeding; and providing that the presumption may be rebutted by a showing, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that joint legal and physical custody is not in the best interest of the child.

Legislative History

House Action
1/23
First Reading Judiciary
2/5
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/24
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Robert L. Frank, District 11
Delegate Emmett C. Burns, Jr., District 10
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD CUSTODY
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 9-101.2 )

Documents:

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