Bill > H5200

This bill establishes a legal presumption in South Carolina that joint physical custody, meaning a roughly equal division of time with a child between both parents, is generally in the best interest of a minor child when custody is being determined. However, this presumption can be overcome if evidence shows it's not in the child's best interest, considering factors outlined in another section of the law (Section 63-15-240). The court must make written findings about the child's best interest unless parents agree otherwise. Importantly, this presumption of joint custody is reversed if a parent has a history of domestic violence or certain criminal convictions, creating a presumption that joint custody is *not* in the child's best interest.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5200&session=126&summary=B