6508-S.E2 AMH .... ADAM 145

2ESSB 6508 - H AMD TO WAYS COMM AMD (H-5513.1/10) 1468

By Representative Shea

WITHDRAWN 3/04/2010

    On page 2, line 2 of the striking amendment, after "death." insert "When determining if the parents have had significant involvement in the adult child's life, the court shall consider, but not be limited to, objective evidence of personal, verbal, written, or electronic contact with the adult child on a weekly basis, and in-person interaction on holidays, birthdays, and other events on a yearly basis."

    On page 4, line 8 of the striking amendment, after "death" insert ".  When determining if the parents have had significant involvement in the child's life, the court shall consider, but not be limited to, objective evidence of personal, verbal, written, or electronic contact with the child on a weekly basis, and in-person interaction on holidays, birthdays, and other events on a yearly basis"

    On page 5, line 12 of the striking amendment, after "death." insert "When determining if the parents have had significant involvement in the child's life, the court shall consider, but not be limited to, objective evidence of personal, verbal, written, or electronic contact with the child on a weekly basis, and in-person interaction on holidays, birthdays, and other events on a yearly basis."

EFFECT:   When determining whether a parent had significant involvement in a child's life, requires the court to consider objective evidence of weekly contact (personal, verbal, written, or electronic) and yearly in-person interaction on holidays, birthdays, and other events.  Provides that the court is not limited to these factors.

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