SB 116

Under current law, a court cannot modify an order for legal custody or physical

placement of a child that would substantially alter the child's time with each parent

within two years of the final judgment, unless custodial conditions are physically or

emotionally harmful to the best interests of the child.

This bill authorizes a court to approve a stipulated agreement between the

parties in an action affecting the family for modifications to legal custody or physical

placement of a child upon the occurrence of life events of the adult parties or child,

or developmental and educational needs of the child, that are reasonably certain to

occur within two years of the date of the stipulation. The bill authorizes the court

to approve such a stipulation if it is filed in an action initially determining,

modifying, or revising a legal custody and physical placement order. The bill

prohibits stipulated agreements between the parties that are based on anticipated

behavior modifications by a party, such as completion of an anger management

course, drug or alcohol therapy, or a term of imprisonment, parole, or probation.