2005 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 417

File Code: Family Law Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1217/04 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1052
Sponsored By:
Senator Giannetti
Entitled:
Children - Joint Legal Custody - Preference

Synopsis:

Requiring a court, in an initial child custody proceeding involving the parents of a child, to first consider an award of joint legal custody to the parents if it is in the best interests of the child; requiring the court to order a disposition that is in the best interests of the child if the court does not find joint legal custody appropriate; and establishing that the Act does not preclude the court's consideration of other provisions of the law, including provisions providing protection from domestic violence.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/3
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/14
Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/30
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CHILD CUSTODY
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law
( 9-107 )

Documents:

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