Establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interest of a minor child.

The bill amends South Carolina law to establish a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interest of a minor child. This presumption can be rebutted by evidence showing that a parent has a history of domestic violence or a conviction for assault or criminal sexual conduct. Joint physical custody is defined as an approximately equal division of time with the child, agreed upon by both parents or ordered by the court. The court must consider specific factors when determining the best interest of the child.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interest of a minor child.

The bill amends South Carolina law to establish a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interest of a minor child. This presumption can be rebutted by evidence showing that a parent has a history of domestic violence or a conviction for assault or criminal sexual conduct. Joint physical custody is defined as an approximately equal division of time with the child, agreed upon by both parents or ordered by the court. The court must consider specific factors when determining the best interest of the child.