Establishes a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters in New Jersey.

This bill establishes a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters in New Jersey. It mandates that both parents have equal rights and that there is a rebuttable presumption of joint legal custody and equal or approximately equal physical custody. The court must consider various factors, including the parents' ability to cooperate, the child's interaction with parents and siblings, and the safety of the child. If the presumption is rebutted, the court may award sole custody or another arrangement based on the child's best interests.

Establishes a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters in New Jersey.

This bill establishes a presumption of joint legal and physical custody in child custody matters in New Jersey. It mandates that both parents have equal rights and that there is a rebuttable presumption of joint legal custody and equal or approximately equal physical custody. The court must consider various factors, including the parents' ability to cooperate, the child's interaction with parents and siblings, and the safety of the child. If the presumption is rebutted, the court may award sole custody or another arrangement based on the child's best interests.