Bill > A06036

This bill amends the Domestic Relations Law and Family Court Act to provide additional protections for military service members during child custody matters when they are deployed. Specifically, the bill requires a review of a suitable child care plan presented by the deploying parent, which must include several key provisions: reasonable notice to the other parent about the deployment, procedures for parents to make out-of-court arrangements for custody and visitation during deployment, a prohibition on permanent custody orders without the deployed parent's consent, provisions for expedited custody determination if parents cannot agree before deployment, and a process for terminating temporary custody arrangements when parents reach an agreement. The bill builds upon existing provisions of the Service Members' Civil Relief Act, which provides legal protections for active duty military personnel. By mandating these detailed child care plan requirements, the legislation aims to protect the parental rights of service members during deployment and ensure that custody arrangements are fair, flexible, and considerate of the unique challenges faced by military families.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6036