Missouri SB1013 modifies child custody laws to prioritize the best interests of the child, emphasizing joint custody and meaningful contact with both.
Missouri SB1013 modifies child custody laws by establishing a rebuttable presumption favoring equal or approximately equal parenting time for both parents. The court must consider various factors, including the child's adjustment, the mental and physical health of all individuals involved, and the child's preference if deemed appropriate. The bill prohibits preference based on a parent's participation in the address confidentiality program or their sex. It mandates that both parents have access to the child's records unless custody rights are denied.
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