Committee advances ‘Alec and Lydia Act’ to make domestic‑violence findings central in custody decisions Lawmakers advanced HB 29‑95 to elevate domestic violence — including coercive control and strangulation — as a dominant factor in parenting‑time and legal‑decision‑making. A survivor, Hope Hooten, testified that gaps in how family courts assess domestic abuse contributed to her children's deaths, and sponsors said the bill improves child safety and judicial clarity.

The Arizona House is taking a bold step forward by advancing the Alec and Lydia Act, aimed at prioritizing child safety by making domestic violence a key factor in custody decisions.

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Parents testify against family court practices harming children in custody disputes Parents share distressing experiences with court-appointed therapists and financial burdens in custody battles.

Parents and children in Arizona are exposing the shocking failures of the family court system, revealing harrowing financial and emotional battles that leave families shattered.

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Arizona committee reviews HB 2296 prioritizing child's best interest in custody cases Committee discusses HB 2296 to amend outdated family court practices affecting children's welfare.

Arizona lawmakers are taking a bold step to reform family court practices, shifting the focus from parental rights to what truly matters: the best interests of children.

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