AK HB368

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that shared physical custody (50/50 time split) and joint legal custody are in the child's best interests, overcomable only by preponderance of evidence.

Creates new statute AS 25.20.075 prohibiting relocation of a child out of state without written consent from all custodial persons or court approval, with courts issuing temporary return orders for violations.

Requires courts to state reasons on the record if denying a parent's request for shared physical or joint legal custody.

Applies rebuttable presumption that a parent with history of domestic violence may not be awarded sole or joint custody of any kind.

Applies effective date only to custody orders issued after enactment; includes indirect amendment to Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 90.3.