MN HF292

Court shall adopt a parenting plan proposed by both parents unless the court makes detailed findings that the proposed plan is not in the best interests of the child.

Court shall issue a parenting order on its own motion when parents do not agree to a parenting plan, unless the court finds use of a parenting order is not feasible or finds domestic abuse has occurred.

Parenting plan must include a schedule of time each parent spends with the child, designation of decision-making responsibilities, and a method of dispute resolution.

Parents may use alternative terminology to physical and legal custody in parenting plans if the terms are defined in the plan or order.

If a parenting plan or order does not designate legal and physical custody and such designation is necessary for enforcement, it is presumed the parents have joint legal and joint physical custody.