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Missouri's family law landscape, particularly around divorce and child custody, has seen ongoing attention from lawmakers in recent years. While the major shift toward equal parenting time came with Senate Bill 35 in 2023 (effective August 28, 2023), which established a rebuttable presumption favoring equal or approximately equal parenting time as in the child's best interests, subsequent sessions have focused on refinements, related issues, and other aspects of divorce proce

Missouri has made significant strides in promoting equal parenting time in child custody cases through recent legislative changes. The key development is a rebuttable presumption in favor of equal or approximately equal parenting time, which shifted how courts approach custody decisions to better support children's relationships with both parents.The 2023 Law Change: Senate Bill 35 (SB 35)In 2023, Missouri enacted Senate Bill 35, signed into law by Governor Mike Parson and ef