1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 723

File Code: Family Law
Sponsored By:
Delegates Amedori, Dewberry, Kittleman, Malone, D. Murphy, and Stocksdale
Entitled:
Family Law - Custody Criteria

Synopsis:

Requiring a court to consider factors in determining the custody of a child; providing for the purpose and construction of the Act; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
4/5
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Carmen Amedori, District 5
Delegate Thomas E. Dewberry, District 47B
Delegate Robert H. Kittleman, District 14B
Delegate James E. Malone, Jr., District 12A
Delegate Donald E. Murphy, District 12A
Delegate Nancy Reter Stocksdale, District 5
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD CUSTODY
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; DIVORCE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Family Law
( 9-501 , 9-502 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered