Pennsylvania HB714 establishes sibling visitation rights in child custody cases.
Pennsylvania HB714 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include provisions for sibling visitation rights in child custody cases. Courts may award reasonable visitation to a sibling petitioner based on several considerations, including the child's best interests, the petitioner's fitness, and the petitioner's prior visitation attempts. The act clarifies that visitation does not include physical custody rights. This act will take effect in 60 days.
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