SB1130 - 452R - House Bill Summary

House of Representatives

SB 1130

military deployment; child custody

Sponsor: Senator Cirillo

X	Committee on Military, Veterans' Affairs & Aviation
	Committee on Human Services
	Caucus and COW
	Third Read
	As Passed the House

SB 1130 establishes that, for the purpose of a modification of custody arrangement, the military deployment of a custodial parent is not considered grounds for a modification of custody if the parent has filed a family care plan with the court and is deployed for less than six months.

History

The United States Military requires a family care plan for military personnel who are the only living parent of a child and for parents who are both members of the military, including reserve units. The family care plan ensures that the children will be taken care of during times of deployment. The plan designates a guardian for the children and outlines the provisions for transportation, housing, food, childcare, education and medical care.

A.R.S. §25-403.T specifies circumstances under which a parent may petition the court for a modification of custody. Specifically, if the current custody arrangement may seriously endanger the child’s physical, mental, moral or emotional health.

Provisions

· Establishes that, for the purpose of a modification of custody arrangement, the military deployment of a custodial parent is not considered grounds for a modification of custody if the parent has filed a family care plan with the court and is deployed for less than six months.

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· 45th Legislature