SB 261·AL·senate
Child custody; modification of order authorized if material change of circumstances and modification is in best interest of the child, factors provided
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Arthur Orr (R)
Latest Action
Third Reading in House of Origin
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a statutory rule for modifying any existing child‑custody judgment. A court can grant a change only if a material change in circumstances is proven and the change is shown to be in the child’s best interest, using a prescribed list of factors. It applies to all types of custody arrangements, from sole to joint custody.
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