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New York · 2025-2026 General Assembly
A03822Enacts the child custody reform act to provide uniform statewide standards for the litigation and mediation of child custody disputes; provides for an initial planning conference between the judge and all parties to attempt a settlement; provides for mediation unless the court finds mediation is inappropriate; requires the chief administrator of the courts to establish plans for the conduct of administration of the mediation and preparation of evaluation reports.
Direction
Custody & supportcustody parenting timeAI label
=No change to rights of the paying or noncustodial parentmodel confidence 80%
Establishes uniform standards and procedures for mediation of custody and parenting disputes, requires courts to promote settlements and parenting plans, and defines terms like physical custody and shared-time arrangements, so more structured resolution favoring parental agreements over litigation.
The legislature hereby finds and declares that it is in the best interests of a child whose parents are in dispute over such child's custody that: ... The child centered mediation process, in suitable cases, is an appropriate way to help parents resolve child custody, parenting and child support disputes;
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Custody & supportchild supportAI label
=No change to rights of the paying or noncustodial parentmodel confidence 70%
Includes child support obligations in the mediation process, parenting plans and court conferences for disputes, with definitions tied to the child support standards act, so more structured resolution of support issues alongside custody.
Mediation of custody, parenting and child support disputes should be conducted in collaboration with the courts, in a safe environment, by well-trained, experienced mediators during which the parents attempt to plan cooperatively for the welfare of their child;
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill enacts procedures, definitions, mediation requirements and court conferences specifically for resolving child custody, parenting time and child support disputes between parents. It does not alter substantive standards, presumptions, calculations, obligations, rights or enforcement in a way that clearly expands or restricts the paying/less-custodial parent's position on the axis; changes are procedural and aimed at promoting settlement. No other listed topics are substantively addressed.
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S05998Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court ↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent↓Restricts rights of the paying or noncustodial parent Died (session ended)
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