Amendment 2024-0476h to HB1263 (2024)

Relative to parenting coordinators in high-conflict cases.


Revision: Feb. 9, 2024, 4:17 p.m.

Rep. Long, Hills. 23

February 5, 2024

2024-0476h

09/05

 

 

Amendment to HB 1263-FN

 

Amend RSA 461-A:6-a, II(d) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

(d)  Participate in 24 hours of training in fields related to the developmental stages of children, the dynamics of high conflict families, the stages and effects of divorce, problem solving techniques, mediation, domestic violence, and legal issues.

 

Amend RSA 461-A:6-a, IV as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

IV.  The appointed parenting coordinator shall disclose to each party, the attorneys of record, and the court any familial, financial, or social relationship that the appointed person has or has had with the child, either party, the attorneys of record, or the judicial officer and, if a relationship exists, the nature of the relationship.  A party shall have 7 days from the date of the disclosure to object to the appointment based upon information contained in the disclosure.  If a party objects to the appointment, the court shall appoint a different person within 7 days after the date of the party's objection.  If no party timely objects to the appointment, then the appointment shall be deemed confirmed.