Missouri HB2505 prioritizes grandparents for custody if it is in the child's best interest.

Missouri HB2505 amends custody laws to prioritize grandparents for custody if it is in the child's best interest. The bill outlines specific factors courts must consider, including the child's relationship with parents and siblings, and the ability of parents to facilitate contact. It also mandates that courts make written findings if a proposed custodial arrangement is rejected. The bill emphasizes the importance of frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with both parents and allows courts to award custody to third parties if parents are unfit.

Missouri HB2505 prioritizes grandparents for custody if it is in the child's best interest.

Missouri HB2505 amends custody laws to prioritize grandparents for custody if it is in the child's best interest. The bill outlines specific factors courts must consider, including the child's relationship with parents and siblings, and the ability of parents to facilitate contact. It also mandates that courts make written findings if a proposed custodial arrangement is rejected. The bill emphasizes the importance of frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with both parents and allows courts to award custody to third parties if parents are unfit.