HB369 - Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; provisions
HB369 - Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; provisions
Sponsored by: Rice,Tom 51st
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 and Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appellate practice and child custody proceedings, respectively, so as to provide for changes in child custody proceedings; to provide for direct appeals in all domestic relations cases; to provide for a parenting plan in child custody cases and the procedure therefor; to provide factors in determining the best interests of the child; to provide for written findings of fact in child custody proceedings; to remove the right of a 14 year old to select a custodial parent; to provide for attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation in child custody proceedings; to provide for binding arbitration; to amend Code Section 19-7-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to petition for legitimation of child, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.