Joint custody of children; authorize for any type of divorce.
What changed between versions
Joint custody can now be awarded in any divorce case, not just those with irreconcilable differences
Courts must make findings on the record and order parenting time schedules that favor both parents equally when awarding one parent paramount physical custody
Establishes rebuttable presumption that denying custody to parents with a history of family violence is in the child's best interest
Requires courts to consider specific factors like completion of treatment programs and protective orders when determining custody in family violence cases
Allows courts to impose various safety conditions on visitation for perpetrators of domestic violence, including supervised exchanges and prohibition of overnight visits
Clarified definitions of joint custody, physical custody, and legal custody with specific requirements for shared parenting time