South Dakota SB224 establishes a rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody in custody disputes.

South Dakota SB224 amends the state's custody laws to establish a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody for minor children in custody disputes. The bill defines joint physical custody as a division of time with the child that is approximately and reasonably equal for each parent. The court must consider this presumption unless both parents waive it or stipulate to different terms. The court must still determine the best interests of the child based on specific factors.

South Dakota SB224 establishes a rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody in custody disputes.

South Dakota SB224 amends the state's custody laws to establish a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint physical custody for minor children in custody disputes. The bill defines joint physical custody as a division of time with the child that is approximately and reasonably equal for each parent. The court must consider this presumption unless both parents waive it or stipulate to different terms. The court must still determine the best interests of the child based on specific factors.