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DeSantis signs ‘Greyson's Law' to protect kids during custody battles

By CNW Contributor··1 min read
DeSantis signs ‘Greyson's Law' to protect kids during custody battles
Key Points(5)
  • <strong>NBC 6- </strong>Florida Gov.
  • Ron DeSantis has signed a bill aimed at protecting the safety of children caught in custody battles.
  • "Greyson's Law" will require courts to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when deciding child visitation and custody.
  • DeSantis signed the bill Thursday.
  • It goes into effect July 1.

NBC 6- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill aimed at protecting the safety of children caught in custody battles.

"Greyson's Law" will require courts to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when deciding child visitation and custody.

DeSantis signed the bill Thursday. It goes into effect July 1.

The law is named for Greyson Kessler, a 4-year-old Broward child who was killed by his father in a 2021 murder-suicide in Fort Lauderdale.

Greyson's mother had feared for her son's safety when she sought an emergency order asking police to pick the child up, but she was denied.

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