FL H0553

Creates a presumption that approximately equal time-sharing by both parents is in the best interest of the child in custody determinations.

Establishes a finite list of 22 factors courts must evaluate when determining whether the equal time-sharing presumption is overcome, including parental capacity, child's preferences, evidence of domestic violence, and developmental needs.

Requires court orders establishing initial permanent time-sharing schedules that deviate from approximately equal time-sharing to be supported by written findings of fact.

Prohibits modification of parental responsibility, parenting plans, or time-sharing schedules without a determination that modification is in the child's best interest and a showing of substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances.

Takes effect October 1, 2016.