IN SB0594

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody and joint physical custody is in the best interests of the child in divorce proceedings, effective July 1, 2013

Excludes cases from the joint custody presumption where a parent has been convicted of domestic or family violence, or has knowingly failed to comply with child support obligations

Defines "joint physical custody" as equal sharing of time, care, and supervision of the child between parents

Requires each party to pay their own attorney's fees and costs in custody or parenting time modification proceedings, with mediation costs shared equally between parties

Allows courts to consider parental fitness, ability to communicate and cooperate, and the child's relationship with both parents when a party seeks to rebut the joint custody presumption