Establishes a rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody in custody disputes.

South Dakota HB1067 amends custody laws to establish a rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody in disputes between parents. This presumption can be rebutted if evidence shows it is not in the child's best interest. The court must consider specific factors and make written findings regarding the child's best interest unless both parties waive this requirement or agree on terms. The bill also defines "joint physical custody" as an approximately equal division of time with the child, agreed upon by both parents or ordered by the court.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody in custody disputes.

South Dakota HB1067 amends custody laws to establish a rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody in disputes between parents. This presumption can be rebutted if evidence shows it is not in the child's best interest. The court must consider specific factors and make written findings regarding the child's best interest unless both parties waive this requirement or agree on terms. The bill also defines "joint physical custody" as an approximately equal division of time with the child, agreed upon by both parents or ordered by the court.