Lawmakers continue pursuit to push joint custody
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pushed for an expectation of joint custody.
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Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing
The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody of a child is in that child's best interest.
Competing bills prioritizing joint child custody both pass House committee
Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, said the default position right now relegates one parent, typically the father, to a time-share more fitting of an aunt or uncle.
Dueling child custody bills seek to emphasize joint custody
Debate focused on the creation of a presumption that joint physical custody should be issued and that it should be split equally.
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
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
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
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
ALFRA Rallies for Joint Custody
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On March 8, 2017, the Alabama Family Rights Association (ALFRA) held the first Family Law Reform Educational Day and Rally in front of the Alabama Statehouse. The group is urging that the legislature pass the Children’s Equal Access Act, Senate Bill 186. SB186 is sponsored by State Senator Larry … Continued
Alabama Family Rights Association Opposes HB333
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Family Rights Association (ALFRA) is hoping that the State Senate kills House Bill 333. In a press release ALFRA announced, “HB 333 has been placed on the senate calendar and could be up for a floor vote in the Senate the last two days of the legislative … Continued