HB612 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Child custody, child who is certain age may choose custodial parent, exceptions, presumption that child may designate custodial parent
Description
Under existing law, upon the granting of a divorce or a petition of a noncustodial parent, the court may award custody of the children of the marriage to either parent based upon the best interests of the child
This bill would specify that a child who has reached his or her 16th birthday may designate the parent with whom the child would live, unless the court determines that the choice is not in the best interests of the child
Relating to the awarding of the custody of a child; providing for a presumption concerning the testimony of a child who is 16 years of age or older regarding the parent with whom the child wishes to live.
Subjects
Family Law
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2010 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| March 25, 2010 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| February 23, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB612 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |