SB2742

Custody; create rebuttable presumption of joint custody with equal parenting time.

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Mississippi SB2742 establishes a rebuttable presumption favoring joint custody with equal parenting time in custody disputes.

Mississippi SB2742 amends the state's custody laws to create a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint custody with equal parenting time in all custody matters. This presumption can be overcome by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill mandates that courts consider the safety and well-being of the parties and children when determining custody. It also outlines specific conditions for visitation by parents who have committed domestic or family violence, ensuring the safety of the child and the victim.

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Jan 19

Senate

Referred To Judiciary, Division A