Bill > S01584

This bill establishes procedure guidelines for custody agreements, including those involving child abuse, family violence, and/or domestic violence. It provides guidelines regarding the "best interests of the child" standard and the awarding of supervised or unsupervised visitation for offending parents. Key provisions include: requiring a hearing within 30 days to determine any allegations of child abuse or domestic violence; prohibiting the court from awarding sole or joint custody or unsupervised visitation to a parent who has perpetrated family abuse; requiring the court to order supervised physical custody with specific measures for the offending parent; and outlining the process for transitioning from supervised to unsupervised visitation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1584