An Act relative to child custody when either parent is on active military duty

This bill protects military parents' custody rights during service. It prevents courts from penalizing a parent for missing custody obligations due to military deployment, mobilization, or temporary duty. Courts can issue temporary custody orders during absence or delegate parenting time to family members (like grandparents or stepparents) to maintain the child's connection with the military parent. The bill also allows military parents to participate in hearings remotely via phone or video if their service affects in-person attendance. It directly affects military-connected families navigating custody arrangements.