HB1684

Irretrievable breakdown of marriage.

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Summary

Irretrievable breakdown of marriage. Provides that if the parties to a petition for dissolution of marriage are the parents of one or more minor children for whom the parties have legal and physical custody, and the sole ground for dissolution of the marriage asserted in the petition is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, a court may enter a dissolution decree only if: (1) at least one party to the petition presents a witness at the final hearing on the petition who testifies to affirm the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or (2) the parties can show cause as to why the petition should be granted. Specifies the individuals who may provide testimony as to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and provides that an individual other than a licensed counselor may not have received any form of compensation for acting as a witness.

Authors

Authored by Representative Wesco

Fiscal Outlook

Title Description Date View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Introduced2025-01-15 Click To View

History

Date Chamber Action
2025-02-04HouseWithdrawn
2025-01-21HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
2025-01-21HouseAuthored by Representative Wesco