Bill > HB1323

This bill defines "parental alienation" as a pattern of behavior, conduct, or speech that harms a child's relationship with one parent, leading to the child fearing, rejecting, or being hostile towards that parent, and clarifies that this definition does not apply to good-faith protective actions or legal filings related to abuse, neglect, or restraining orders. It also establishes standards for courts to consider parental alienation in cases involving parental rights and responsibilities, including its impact on decision-making and the best interests of the child, and allows for attorneys' fees to be awarded in such cases. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that courts consider parental alienation when determining child custody, guardianship, and when deciding on the termination of parental rights, and it mandates that courts consider the factors outlined in RSA 461-A:6 when determining the best interests of a child in various legal proceedings.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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