CHILD CUSTODY – Amends and adds to revise provisions regarding Idaho child custody laws.

This bill updates Idaho's child custody laws to prioritize parental rights while ensuring decisions serve the child's best interests. It establishes a presumption that equal custody allocation is in a child's best interest when both parents are fit, and requires courts to consider factors like the child's wishes, family stability, and domestic violence history. The legislation also clarifies definitions for parents with disabilities, ensuring courts evaluate how adaptive equipment and supportive services enable parenting without creating new government obligations. Additionally, it protects military service members from having custody reduced due to active duty and mandates mediation before contested custody trials.