Kentucky HB418 amends domestic violence laws to prioritize child safety in custody decisions, establish guardian ad litem roles, and mandate training.

Kentucky HB418 modifies domestic violence laws to ensure child safety in custody decisions. The bill mandates courts to prioritize child safety and well-being when determining custody. It establishes roles for guardian ad litem for unrepresented minors in domestic violence cases, ensuring they receive legal representation. The bill also requires training for professionals involved in domestic violence cases, including early childhood development, dynamics of domestic violence, and effects on victims.

Kentucky HB418 amends domestic violence laws to prioritize child safety in custody decisions, establish guardian ad litem roles, and mandate training.

Kentucky HB418 modifies domestic violence laws to ensure child safety in custody decisions. The bill mandates courts to prioritize child safety and well-being when determining custody. It establishes roles for guardian ad litem for unrepresented minors in domestic violence cases, ensuring they receive legal representation. The bill also requires training for professionals involved in domestic violence cases, including early childhood development, dynamics of domestic violence, and effects on victims.