Best interests of the child; assuring frequent and continuing contact with both parents. (HB2041)

Introduced By

Del. Glenn Davis (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

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

Description

Best interests of the child; assuring frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Provides that, in determining the best interests of the child for purposes of custody and visitation arrangements, upon request of either party, the court shall assure minor children of frequent and continuing contact with both parents so as to maximize the amount of time the child spends with each parent. The bill further provides that such parenting time may be adjusted in consideration of certain factors. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102706D
01/12/2021Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/19/2021Assigned Courts sub: Civil
01/20/2021Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
02/05/2021Left in Courts of Justice

Comments

Virginia Poverty Law Center, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

VPLC opposes this bill.