NJ S2008

Creates a rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody and equal or approximately equal physical custody is in the best interests of the child in custody proceedings

Requires children to reside an equal or approximately equal amount of time with each parent, with both parents sharing decision-making authority on health, education, and general welfare

Places the burden of proof on the parent seeking to rebut the presumption, requiring clear and convincing evidence that joint physical custody would be harmful to the child

Removes "parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate" from the list of factors courts consider when making custody awards

Allows courts to order alternative arrangements (sole custody, unequal time-sharing) only if the presumption of equal custody is successfully rebutted