Enacts the child custody reform act to establish uniform statewide standards for child custody disputes.

The bill enacts the child custody reform act to establish uniform statewide standards for the litigation and mediation of child custody disputes. It mandates an initial planning conference between the judge and all parties to attempt a settlement. Mediation is required unless the court finds it inappropriate. The chief administrator of the courts must establish plans for the conduct of mediation and prepare evaluation reports. The bill also sets definitions for key terms and outlines the duties of the chief administrator.

Enacts the child custody reform act to establish uniform statewide standards for child custody disputes.

The bill enacts the child custody reform act to establish uniform statewide standards for the litigation and mediation of child custody disputes. It mandates an initial planning conference between the judge and all parties to attempt a settlement. Mediation is required unless the court finds it inappropriate. The chief administrator of the courts must establish plans for the conduct of mediation and prepare evaluation reports. The bill also sets definitions for key terms and outlines the duties of the chief administrator.