Custody and visitation orders; modification based on active military duty. (SB170)

Introduced By

Sen. Harry Blevins (R-Chesapeake) with support from co-patrons Del. Brian Moran (D-Alexandria), Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), and Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Mechanicsville)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Custody and visitation; modification based on active military duty. Provides that a court cannot modify a custody or visitation order when one parent is on active military duty; however, a court may enter a temporary order modifying the prior custody or visitation order if it is in the best interests of the child. Any such temporary order expires upon the termination of the parent's active military duty, and the prior order is reinstated. Any such temporary order may also include a delegation of the visitation rights of a parent on active military duty to another person with a legitimate interest. Amends § 20-124.1, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

02/11/2008: Merged into SB188

History

  • 01/07/2008 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087776204
  • 01/07/2008 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/10/2008 Assigned Courts sub: Civil
  • 02/11/2008 Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB188-Herring) (11-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Comments

Marsha Maines writes:

Now, just like 'active duty' citizens, the 'incarcerated' ones who are there due to child support, need the SAME rights.

Posted 66 months ago.