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Alabama Family Rights Association

Special elections today in parts of Shelby, Chilton and Bibb Counties

Polls will be open for the House District 73 and Senate District 14 elections on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
July 13, 2021

Child Equal Access Act dies in House Committee

On Wednesday, the Alabama House Committee on Children and Senior Advocacy did not advance the Child Equal Access Act, which would have changed Alabama’s rules on child custody so that the court prepares a detailed parenting plan in child custody cases and that the presumption is joint custody if both of the parents are fit. … Continued
May 24, 2019

Child custody bill has public hearing

Wednesday, the Alabama House Committee on Children and Senior Advocacy held a public hearing on the Child Equal Access Act which would change Alabama’s rules on child custody so that the court prepares a detailed parenting plan in child custody cases and that the presumption is joint custody if both of the parents are fit. … Continued
May 20, 2019

Joint custody bill gets favorable report from Senate committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to legislation to make joint custody a uniform starting point for all children in divorce/separation cases. Senate Bill 211, known as the Children’s Equal Access Act, is sponsored by State Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Sheffield.  Sen. Stutts’ bill would clarify Alabama law … Continued
February 26, 2018

State Sen. Larry Stutts receives Community Service Award

By Brandon Moseley   Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, state Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Sheffield, was presented with the first ALFRA Community Service Award by Kenneth Paschal, the state president for the Alabama Family Rights Association for his dedication to child-focused friendly legislation. The ALFRA Community Service Award recognizes the valuable contributions of ALFRA members and associates … Continued
November 8, 2017