Require courts to consider certain research in determining the best interests of the child under the Parenting Act

LB 908 requires Nebraska family courts to consider specific research when determining the best interests of a child in custody cases under the Parenting Act. The bill amends state law to mandate that courts evaluate "credible research showing increased intellectual and social growth in children who have equal access to both parents" as part of their decision-making. This directly affects judges, attorneys, and families involved in custody disputes across Nebraska. The provision adds this research consideration to existing factors courts already weigh, such as parental conflict and child safety, without changing other legal standards.