DIGEST
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Nancy Landry HB No. 840
Abstract: Requires a court to transfer all divorce proceedings and incidental matters when a
custody or support proceeding incidental to the divorce has been transferred under forum
non conveniens.
Present law provides for venue in custody and support proceedings and authorizes a transfer in
the discretion of the court for the convenience of the parties and witnesses and in the interest of
justice.
Proposed law retains present law and requires a transferring court to transfer all divorce
proceedings and incidental matters related to the custody and support proceedings.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 74.2(E))