Bill > HB460

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) related to child custody to remove the legal presumption that joint custody and equally shared parenting time are in the best interest of the child, a standard previously applied unless proven otherwise by a preponderance of evidence. Instead, courts will now focus on constructing parenting time schedules that are consistent with ensuring the child's welfare, considering all relevant factors outlined in KRS 403.270(2), which include the wishes of the child and parents, the child's adjustment to their home and community, and the mental and physical health of all involved. The bill also makes conforming changes to related statutes concerning temporary custody orders and modifications of custody decrees, ensuring that the removal of the joint custody presumption is applied consistently across these provisions.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb460.html