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2014 Senate Bill 1015: Restrict child custody changes for active military member
Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones R-Grand Ledge on July 16, 2014
To revise a 2005 law prohibiting a court from changing an established child custody or parenting time order of a parent has been called to active duty in the military (unless it is the best interest of the child), so as to also allow the military parent at any stage before final judgment in the proceedings to request a stay until he or she has returned from duty. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 16, 2014
Reported in the Senate on September 9, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
To revise a 2005 law prohibiting a court from changing an established child custody or parenting time order of a parent has been called to active duty in the military (unless it is the best interest of the child), so as to also allow the military parent to request a stay until he or she has returned from duty at any stage before final judgment in the proceedings.
Received in the House on September 24, 2014
Referred to the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on September 24, 2014