Physical custody and parenting time.
Summary
Adds a rebuttable presumption in child custody proceedings that: (1) joint physical custody is in the best interests of the child; and (2) equal parenting time is in the best interests of the child. Provides that the default joint physical custody or parenting time schedule is to alternate weekly physical custody of the child, unless the parents submit an alternative schedule that is approved by the court.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2021
Last action Jan 14, 2021
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heath VanNatter
RRepublican
Co
Chris Judy
RRepublican
Co
Jerry Torr
RRepublican
Co
Mike Karickhoff
RRepublican
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