SB2688

Mississippi SB2688 creates a rebuttable presumption favoring joint custody with equal parenting time in custody disputes.

Mississippi SB2688 amends state law to establish a rebuttable presumption that joint custody with equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child. This presumption can be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill requires courts to consider the safety and well-being of the parties and children when determining custody. It also mandates that courts document reasons for deviating from the presumption unless both parents petition for a deviation. The presumption does not apply if a domestic abuse protection order is in effect against a party.