HB2970 - Tennessee - Child Custody And Support

Companion Bill SB3347. Child Custody and Support - Establishes the "Office of Noncustodial Parent Advocacy." - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37. Fiscal Summary for *HB2970 / SB3347Increase State Expenditures - $1,000,000 FY 2009 - FY 2012 Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2970 / SB3347 This bill requires the administrative office of the courts (AOC) to establish the office of noncustodial parent advocacy pilot project. The pilot project would be implemented in all courts exercising juvenile jurisdiction in at least one county in each grand division of the state. The office would provide assistance to unwed noncustodial parents in obtaining visitation rights to their children. Beginning in 2010, the AOC would be required to report annually on the efficiency and effectiveness [...]

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