A bill for an act relating to the financial responsibilities of a parent, or an individual who has a parent-child relationship with a child, whose parental rights are terminated in whole or in part for committing domestic abuse, or assault against a family member.

Summary

The bill orders anyone whose parental rights are terminated—whole or partially—because they committed domestic abuse or were convicted of assault against a family member to cover the court expenses and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the other parent. It also keeps them liable for child support if a support order is already in place and the child is under 18. The goal is to ensure victims are not financially burdened by the abuser’s termination proceedings.

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