Minnesota SF706 mandates courts to prioritize domestic and child abuse allegations in custody and parenting time proceedings.

Minnesota SF706 amends family law to require courts to consider allegations of domestic abuse or child abuse against a parent in custody and parenting time proceedings. Courts must make findings on these allegations by a preponderance of the evidence and weigh them before considering other best interest factors. If abuse is found, courts must implement safety measures, such as supervised parenting time. The bill also mandates training for judges and guardians ad litem on domestic and child abuse, and requires courts to develop standards for supervised parenting time.

Minnesota SF706 mandates courts to prioritize domestic and child abuse allegations in custody and parenting time proceedings.

Minnesota SF706 amends family law to require courts to consider allegations of domestic abuse or child abuse against a parent in custody and parenting time proceedings. Courts must make findings on these allegations by a preponderance of the evidence and weigh them before considering other best interest factors. If abuse is found, courts must implement safety measures, such as supervised parenting time. The bill also mandates training for judges and guardians ad litem on domestic and child abuse, and requires courts to develop standards for supervised parenting time.