ID S1395

Establishes a presumption of substantially equal parenting time (at least 45% for each parent) and joint legal custody in child custody disputes, rebuttable only by clear and convincing evidence

Requires courts to mandate alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or judicial settlement conferences, before contested custody cases proceed to trial

Creates a presumption against equal custody when a parent is found to be a habitual perpetrator of domestic violence

Adds new Section 32-721 defining key custody terms including "substantially equal parenting time," "custodial parent," "parental fitness," and various custody arrangements

Clarifies that grandparents residing with children may present evidence regarding best interests but cannot diminish or supplant fundamental parental rights; effective January 1, 2027