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2002 SESSION
HB 1138 Child custody and visitation; relocation.
Introduced by: James H. Dillard, II | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Child custody and visitation; relocation. Provides that relocation that extends the distance between the parents to greater than 25 miles or outside the state, or that impedes or prevents the exercise of a court order for visitation constitutes a material change of circumstances sufficient to allow a court to change custody or visitation. The bill lists factors that the court must consider before permitting a change in the child’s legal residence.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024966732
- 01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/08/02 House: Incorporated by C. J. (HB458-Griffith) (22-Y 0-N)