SB2027

Mississippi SB2027 creates a rebuttable presumption favoring joint custody with equal parenting time in custody disputes.

Mississippi SB2027 amends state law to establish a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint custody with equally shared parenting time in all custody matters. This presumption can be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. The court must consider the safety and well-being of the parties and children when determining custody. If joint custody and equal parenting time are granted, the court must create a parenting time schedule that maximizes each parent's time with the child. The presumption does not apply if a domestic abuse protection order is in effect against a party.