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House adopts bill creating rebuttable 50/50 custody presumption for new cases starting July 2026
Summary
The House passed a conference report introducing a rebuttable presumption of equal (50/50) parenting time in initial custody cases filed after July 1, 2026. Sponsors said the change codifies existing practice for many chancellors; some members warned it could disadvantage mothers and asked for safeguards for infants and military families.
The Mississippi House adopted a conference report that establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint custody and equal parenting time is the starting point in initial custody hearings filed on or after July 1, 2026. Conferees and the bill sponsor said the legislation largely reflects current chancellor practice and creates a…
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