A bill for an act relating to temporary orders of child custody in dissolution proceedings.

SF 294 requires Iowa courts to generally order temporary joint physical care of children during divorce proceedings, unless a rebuttable presumption exists against it. The bill mandates that courts provide a minimum visitation schedule for noncustodial parents and must explain in writing if joint care is deemed inappropriate, citing specific factors from existing law. This directly affects parents and courts handling custody disputes in Iowa divorce cases. The policy change aims to encourage consistent parenting time during unresolved custody cases. The bill does not alter final custody decisions but sets a default for temporary arrangements.