Indiana HB1157 amends parenting time laws to prioritize maximum practical parenting time for noncustodial parents, unless it endangers the child.

Indiana HB1157 amends the state's family law to prioritize maximum practical parenting time for noncustodial parents, unless it endangers the child's physical health or significantly impairs their emotional development. The bill mandates that courts consider the best interests of the child, including promoting continuity of relationship with both parents. It requires courts to make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law for any deviation from minimum parenting time standards. If parents cannot agree on a parenting plan, the court must decide based on the child's best interests.

Indiana HB1157 amends parenting time laws to prioritize maximum practical parenting time for noncustodial parents, unless it endangers the child.

Indiana HB1157 amends the state's family law to prioritize maximum practical parenting time for noncustodial parents, unless it endangers the child's physical health or significantly impairs their emotional development. The bill mandates that courts consider the best interests of the child, including promoting continuity of relationship with both parents. It requires courts to make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law for any deviation from minimum parenting time standards. If parents cannot agree on a parenting plan, the court must decide based on the child's best interests.