FAM LAW-CUSTODY PRESUMPTIONS

Summary

The ARC‑ACEND Act makes any recommendation from a guardian ad litem, child representative, evaluator, mediator or similar court officer provisional when a child in a custody dispute has a serious medical condition. The recommendation cannot be used until a qualified medical provider signs off that it aligns with the child’s clinical needs and best medical interests. This ensures that medical considerations outweigh other factors such as geography or parental preference.

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