2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1092

File Code: Family Law Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 602
Sponsored By:
Delegates Weldon and Hogan
Entitled:
Family Law - Children - De Facto Custody

Synopsis:

Allowing an individual who has been the primary caregiver and financial support of a child for a specified period of time to seek custody of the child by filing a petition with an equity court; authorizing a court to decide custody based on de facto custody and the best interest of the child; requiring the court to consider specified factors in determining the best interest of the child; authorizing a court to grant joint custody to a parent and de facto custodian; and granting a de facto custodian specified rights.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/13
First Reading Judiciary
2/25
Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Richard B. Weldon, Jr., District 3B
Delegate Patrick N. Hogan, District 3A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHILD CUSTODY
CIRCUIT COURTS
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
PETITIONS
SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Family Law
( 9-501 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered