CHILD CUSTODY – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding Idaho child custody laws.

This bill updates Idaho's child custody laws to prioritize parental rights and the best interests of children while ensuring fair and transparent court proceedings. It establishes a presumption that substantially equal parenting time is in a child's best interest unless there is clear and convincing evidence of domestic violence or real harm to the child. The legislation also strengthens protections for parents with disabilities by requiring courts to consider adaptive equipment and supportive services when evaluating parental fitness, and it grants grandparents standing to present evidence about a child's best interests when the child lives with them in a stable relationship. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for temporary orders, supervised visitation, court-appointed professionals, and remedies for violations of parental rights.