Marriage and family; Equal Parenting Act; child custody; factors; custody agreements; effective date.

Summary

The Equal Parenting Act requires courts to start with the assumption that joint custody is in a child’s best interest, unless evidence shows otherwise. Parents must submit a detailed parenting plan, and the court can modify or terminate joint custody based on the child’s safety and welfare. The law also creates special presumptions against custody for parents involved in abuse, domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or who are on sex‑offender registries.

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