Pennsylvania HB1499 amends child custody laws to redefine custody terms, establish presumptions, and outline factors for awarding custody.

HB1499 revises Pennsylvania's child custody statutes by clarifying definitions such as "shared physical custody" and "supervised physical custody." It introduces a rebuttable presumption favoring shared physical and legal custody and equal parenting time, unless it is not in the child's best interest. The bill also specifies factors courts must consider when awarding custody, including safety, stability, and the child's preferences. It restricts custody awards to parents convicted of murder unless the child consents.

Pennsylvania HB1499 amends child custody laws to redefine custody terms, establish presumptions, and outline factors for awarding custody.

HB1499 revises Pennsylvania's child custody statutes by clarifying definitions such as "shared physical custody" and "supervised physical custody." It introduces a rebuttable presumption favoring shared physical and legal custody and equal parenting time, unless it is not in the child's best interest. The bill also specifies factors courts must consider when awarding custody, including safety, stability, and the child's preferences. It restricts custody awards to parents convicted of murder unless the child consents.