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SF0117

Shared Parenting for Children

Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill establishes a presumption that courts should order shared custody of children in divorce or separation cases unless specific exceptions apply.

Establishes a presumption that the court shall issue an order of shared child custody when making decisions about where children will live after their parents separate, unless certain exceptions apply.
Defines 'shared custody' as including both joint legal and physical custody, meaning both parents have equal decision-making rights and spend roughly the same amount of time with the child each year.
Lists specific exceptions to shared custody, such as when there is a history of domestic violence or abuse, if one parent lives more than 300 miles away from the other, or if clear evidence shows that another arrangement would be better for the children.

The bill does not specify what happens if the exceptions apply.
It is unclear how this will affect existing custody arrangements before July 1, 2025.
This bill was marked as inactive by Wyoming's legislature on March 3, 2025.

Plain language

Shared custody: A child custody arrangement that includes both joint legal and physical custody, meaning both parents have equal decision-making rights and spend roughly the same amount of time with their children.
Joint legal custody: Both parents share in making important decisions about a child's health, education, and welfare.

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