Joint custody; create rebuttable presumption of.

SB 2027 creates a rebuttable presumption that joint custody with equal parenting time is in a child's best interest for all Mississippi custody cases. Courts must assume this arrangement unless a parent provides evidence showing it would harm the child, such as a domestic abuse protection order against them. The bill requires courts to document reasons for deviating from the presumption unless both parents agree to a different arrangement. It applies to all custody determinations and clarifies that domestic violence concerns override the presumption. This change aims to standardize custody decisions while prioritizing child safety and parental involvement.