Originally published Aug. 4 on IdahoCapitalSun.com .

A new Idaho legislative task force is wading into the complicated and emotional territory of child custody laws with the possibility of making changes.

The Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force has met twice since the Legislature adjourned for the year, and co-Chairs Sen. Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton, and Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, said the group came about because of complaints from constituents.

“Our purpose here is to study how child custody and family laws are being interpreted and applied by Idaho courts,” Nichols said at the first meeting on July 7.

Nichols said the group of lawmakers will look into recommending changes to the state’s laws to “provide courts and citizens with more clarity.”

Scott told the Ida

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