Military deployment will not be considered a factor in custody decisions if a suitable child care plan is presented.

New York A02403 amends the domestic relations law to ensure that a parent's military deployment is not considered a detrimental factor in custody decisions if a suitable child care plan is presented to the court. This change applies to both active service in the U.S. armed forces and the New York organized militia. The bill takes effect immediately.

Military deployment will not be considered a factor in custody decisions if a suitable child care plan is presented.

New York A02403 amends the domestic relations law to ensure that a parent's military deployment is not considered a detrimental factor in custody decisions if a suitable child care plan is presented to the court. This change applies to both active service in the U.S. armed forces and the New York organized militia. The bill takes effect immediately.