Minnesota SF4343 modifies custody and parenting time presumptions, emphasizing child's best interests and equal parenting time.

Minnesota SF4343 amends custody and parenting time presumptions in family law. It prioritizes the child's best interests, considering factors like the child's relationship with each parent, safety, and developmental needs. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption for at least 50% parenting time with each parent. It prohibits courts from denying parenting time due to a parent's inability to pay support. Courts must consider both parents' capacity to nurture the child and may reserve future parenting time determinations.

Minnesota SF4343 modifies custody and parenting time presumptions, emphasizing child's best interests and equal parenting time.

Minnesota SF4343 amends custody and parenting time presumptions in family law. It prioritizes the child's best interests, considering factors like the child's relationship with each parent, safety, and developmental needs. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption for at least 50% parenting time with each parent. It prohibits courts from denying parenting time due to a parent's inability to pay support. Courts must consider both parents' capacity to nurture the child and may reserve future parenting time determinations.