Minnesota HF3840 modifies custody and parenting time presumptions, emphasizing child's best interests and joint custody.

Minnesota HF3840 amends custody and parenting time presumptions to prioritize the child's best interests. The bill modifies the rebuttable presumption for a minimum of 50% parenting time with each parent to support the child's relationship with the other parent. It also presumes joint legal and physical custody is in the child's best interest unless circumstances warrant otherwise. The court must consider various factors, including the child's relationship with each parent, the willingness and ability of parents to cooperate, and the effect of proposed arrangements on the child's well-being.

Minnesota HF3840 modifies custody and parenting time presumptions, emphasizing child's best interests and joint custody.

Minnesota HF3840 amends custody and parenting time presumptions to prioritize the child's best interests. The bill modifies the rebuttable presumption for a minimum of 50% parenting time with each parent to support the child's relationship with the other parent. It also presumes joint legal and physical custody is in the child's best interest unless circumstances warrant otherwise. The court must consider various factors, including the child's relationship with each parent, the willingness and ability of parents to cooperate, and the effect of proposed arrangements on the child's well-being.