Child custody; rebuttable presumption of joint custody provided, definitions relating to joint custody further provided for, joint custody model parenting plan required in certain divorce cases, penalties for certain unsupported motions provided

Summary

The bill defines “frequent and substantial contact” as roughly equal time with each parent and makes joint custody the default unless domestic or family abuse is proven. Courts must record why they depart from this presumption and parties must submit a parenting plan based on a joint‑custody model. It also allows expedited temporary‑relief motions, sets penalties for bad‑faith filings, and provides remedies when a parent misses scheduled time‑sharing.

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