S.B. 332                                                   VETOES

(a)     [An equity court] THE FAMILY COURT has jurisdiction over:

(1)     adoption of a child;

(2)     alimony;

(3)     annulment of a marriage;

(4)     divorce;

(5)     custody or guardianship of a child;

(6)     visitation of a child;

(7)     legitimation of a child;

(8)     paternity; and

(9)     support of a child.

(b)     In exercising its jurisdiction oyer the custody, guardianship, visitation, or
support of a child, [an equity court] THE FAMILY. COURT may:

(1)     direct who shall have the custody or guardianship of a child, pendente
lite or permanently;

(2)     determine who shall have visitation rights to a child;

(3)     decide who shall be charged with the support of the child, pendente lite
or permanently;

(4)     from time to time, set aside or modify its decree or order concerning the
child; or

(5)     issue an injunction to protect a party to the action from physical harm or
harassment.                                                                               

[(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, this section does not take
away or impair the jurisdiction of a juvenile court or a criminal court with respect to the
custody, guardianship, visitation, and support of a child.

(d) If an adoption or guardianship with the right to consent to adoption or
long-term care short of adoption is ordered by the equity court, as to a child previously
adjudicated to be a child in need of assistance, a neglected child, an abused child, or a
dependent child, the jurisdiction of a juvenile court with regard to these issues is
terminated.]

1-203.

(a) In an action for alimony, annulment, or divorce, [an equity court] THE
FAMILY COURT:                         

(1) has all the powers, of a court of equity; and

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