MO HB2505

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that equal or approximately equal parenting time between both parents is in the best interests of the child in custody determinations

Requires the presumption of equal parenting time to be rebutted only by a preponderance of evidence, considering factors such as parental wishes, child's needs, domestic violence history, and relocation intentions

Gives priority to grandparents when awarding third-party custody in cases where both parents are found unfit, unsuitable, or unable to serve as custodians

Prohibits courts from adopting standardized or default parenting plans for interim, temporary, or permanent custody orders

Requires courts to provide notice and a hearing before including child custody or parenting schedule provisions in interim orders, unless parties agree otherwise