Bill No.: HB0105 Drafter: IDS
LSO No.: 11LSO-0270 Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Enrolled Act No.: HEA0026
Chapter No.: 36
Prime Sponsor: Representative Throne
Catch Title: Temporary military duty-child custody and visitation.
Subject: Modification of child custody and visitation for service members serving temporary military duty.
Summary/Major Elements:
· This act prevents Wyoming courts from permanently modifying a custody or visitation order based on temporary military duty;
· If a court temporarily modifies custody or visitation based on temporary military duty, the bill requires the court to consider whether the modification order should automatically terminate;
· The act provides that, upon motion by a service member being assigned to temporary duty, Wyoming courts may allow visitation rights to be exercised by a family member;
· The act provides for expedited hearings and/or the presentation of electronic evidence where temporary military duty impacts a service member's ability to participate in a regularly scheduled hearing;
· The act specifies that it does not change a court's current obligation to consider the best interests of a child;
· Establishes that temporary military service does not alter a Wyoming court's jurisdiction.