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Could a ‘Three Strikes’ Law for Custody Interference Pass in Maryland or Virginia?

The Texas Senate’s passage of the “Three Strikes Law” aims to impose stricter penalties for custody interference. While Maryland’s courts favor cooperative parenting over accountability, advocates suggest a modified bill could emerge. Conversely, Virginia’s political landscape may support bipartisan child protection laws, potentially paving the way for similar measures.

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Could a ‘Three Strikes’ Law for Custody Interference Pass in Maryland or Virginia?

The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2794, enhancing penalties for repeated child custody interference, potentially categorizing the third offense as a felony. Discussion arises regarding the feasibility of similar laws in states like Maryland, with its progressive but lenient family court system, and Virginia, where bipartisan support for child protection is growing.

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