Provides that a court that issues an order for the custody of a child must issue the order in writing within five days after the ruling.

Children

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Evans
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-20 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-02-18 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that a child custody order must be made in writing in a short time. The Act says that a court may not name a parenting coordinator unless the parents agree and talk about the cost. The Act says that when a domestic relations or custody matter is remanded, the first judge may not hear the further proceedings. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.6).
Provides that a court that issues an order for the custody of a child must issue the order in writing within five days after the ruling.
Provides that a court may not appoint a parenting coordinator unless both parents agree after a discussion of costs.
Provides that when a domestic relations or custody matter is remanded to a circuit court, the judge who presided over the initial proceedings may not preside over the further proceedings.
Relating to: Relating to domestic relations.
Current location: In House Committee