Custody and parenting time presumptions modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's custody and parenting time laws to establish a rebuttable presumption that joint legal and physical custody is in the best interests of the child, unless domestic abuse has occurred between the parents. It requires courts to make detailed findings on each relevant factor when deciding custody cases and prohibits decisions based solely on parental gender or disability. The legislation also clarifies that joint physical custody does not require equal time division and removes the previous presumption against joint physical custody. These changes apply to proceedings beginning on or after August 1, 2026, and directly affect families seeking custody arrangements in Minnesota courts.