FL S1466

Establishes a presumption that equal time-sharing between both parents is in the best interests of a child in parental responsibility cases.

Creates exceptions to the equal time-sharing presumption if a parent is deemed unfit, if parental residences are too distant to make equal sharing practicable, or if a parent does not request at least 50 percent time-sharing.

Maintains existing law requiring shared parental responsibility unless the court finds it would be detrimental to the child, with domestic violence convictions creating a rebuttable presumption of detriment.

Preserves all existing provisions regarding sole parental responsibility, access to child records, and best interests of the child as the guiding standard.

Effective date: July 1, 2013.