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MD HB1386

MD HB1386
Child Custody - Rebuttable Presumption of Joint Custody


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Introduced
02/12/2016
In Committee
02/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2016

Introduced Session

2016 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creating a rebuttable presumption in child custody proceedings that joint custodial arrangements are in the best interests of a child; authorizing a court to consider specified factors when determining the best interests of the child; authorizing the court to award sole custody when joint a custodial arrangement is determined by a preponderance of evidence not to be in the best interests of the child; requiring the court to enter specified information on the record; etc.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (on 03/09/2016)

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