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Oklahoma ahora presume la custodia conjunta y el tiempo de crianza 50/50 bajo la HB 1082 (vigente el 1 de nov. de 2025). Conozca qué refuta la presunción y cómo funciona la modificación.
Los tribunales de Oregon deciden la custodia con 6 factores del interés superior (ORS 107.137). La custodia conjunta requiere el acuerdo de ambos padres. Conozca las reglas de Oregon sobre tiempo de crianza y reubicación.
La ley de custodia de Pensilvania usa 12 factores del interés superior bajo 23 Pa.C.S. 5328 (Ley 11 de 2025, vigente 29/08/2025). Sin presunción de custodia conjunta. Conozca las reglas de Pensilvania y el procedimiento de reubicación.
La custodia en Rhode Island se decide mediante la prueba Pettinato de 8 factores del interés superior. Sin presunción de custodia conjunta. Conozca las reglas, el estándar de modificación y el proceso de reubicación.
La custodia de menores en Tennessee explicada: plan de crianza permanente, padre residencial principal, 17 factores del interés superior (TCA 36-6-106, vig. 1/7/2025), reglas de reubicación y como modificar una orden.
Texas usa los términos 'conservaduría' (conservatorship) y 'posesión y acceso'. Conozca la presunción de conservadores administradores conjuntos, la Orden de Posesión Estándar y los factores del interés superior.
Utah presume la custodia legal conjunta bajo el Título 81 Cap. 9 (vig. 1/9/2024). Conozca los factores del interés superior, la regla de aviso de reubicación y los estándares de tiempo parental.
Vermont usa 'derechos y responsabilidades parentales' en lugar de custodia. Conozca los 9 factores del interés superior, la regla de no presunción de custodia conjunta y cómo deciden los tribunales.
Virginia pondera 10 factores bajo Va. Code 20-124.3 sin presunción de custodia conjunta. Conozca cómo deciden los tribunales la custodia, las reglas de reubicación y los estándares de modificación.
Washington decide la custodia mediante un plan de crianza permanente bajo RCW 26.09.187. No hay presunción de 50/50. Conozca los 7 factores del interés superior, las reglas de reubicación y cómo modificar.
West Virginia presume tiempo de custodia igual de 50/50 desde 2022 (SB 463). Conozca cómo los tribunales asignan la responsabilidad de custodia, los factores del interés superior y las reglas de reubicación.
Wisconsin presume la custodia legal conjunta pero no el tiempo de colocación igual. Conozca cómo los tribunales aplican 16 factores del interés superior, la regla de reubicación y los estándares de modificación.
El SF0117 de Wyoming (vigente el 1/7/2025) presume la custodia compartida: custodia legal conjunta más tiempo físico igual. Conozca las excepciones, los factores del interés superior y las reglas de modificación.
Compare las leyes de custodia de menores en los 50 estados y DC: factores del interés superior, custodia legal vs. física, presunciones de custodia compartida y reglas de jurisdicción de la UCCJEA.
Louisiana presumes joint custody under Civil Code Art. 132. Learn how courts designate the domiciliary parent, apply 13 best-interests factors, and handle relocation.
Maine decides child custody as 'parental rights and responsibilities' using 19 best-interests factors. No 50/50 presumption. Learn the law, types, modification, and relocation rules.
Maryland custody law now has 16 codified best-interests factors (HB 1191, eff. Oct. 1, 2025). No joint-custody presumption. Learn legal vs physical custody, relocation, and modification rules.
Massachusetts child custody law uses the best-interests standard under G.L. c. 208, §31. Learn types of custody, the MCCJA (not UCCJEA), relocation rules, and how to modify a custody order.
Michigan uses 12 best-interests factors under MCL 722.23 to decide custody. Learn about joint custody, the established custodial environment doctrine, and relocation rules.
Minnesota decides custody using 12 statutory best-interests factors under Minn. Stat. §518.17. Learn about joint legal custody presumption, parenting time, relocation rules, and modification.
Mississippi Chancery Courts apply the 12 Albright factors to decide custody. Learn about joint custody rules, Miss. Code §93-5-24, relocation, and modification standards.
Mississippi HB 1662, signed April 8, 2026, takes effect July 1, 2026, creating a rebuttable presumption of equal joint custody. What it changes for parents.
Missouri presumes equal parenting time since 2023 (SB 35). Learn how courts apply the 8 best-interests factors, relocation rules, and modification standards.
Montana resolves custody through a parenting plan under MCA 40-4-212. Learn the 13 best-interests factors, relocation notice rules, and how to modify a plan.
Nebraska decides custody by the best interests of the child under the Parenting Act (§43-2923). Learn about joint custody, parenting plans, relocation, and modification rules.
Nevada prefers joint physical custody under NRS 125C.003 unless not in the child's best interests. Learn the 146-day rule, relocation requirements, and modification standard.
New Hampshire decides parental rights and responsibilities using best interests of the child. Learn the 2025 equal-parenting-time rules, joint decision-making presumption, relocation notice, and modification standards.
New Jersey decides child custody using 14 best-interests factors under N.J.S.A. 9:2-4 with no joint-custody presumption. Learn about relocation rules after Bisbing, modification standards, and parenting time.
New Mexico presumes joint custody is in the child's best interests (NMSA 40-4-9.1). Learn the factors courts weigh, the modification standard, and relocation rules.
New York decides custody by best interests under DRL 70/240 with no statutory factor list. Learn the Eschbach factors, Tropea relocation standard, and modification rules.
North Carolina decides custody by the best interests of the child under G.S. §50-13.2. No joint-custody presumption. Learn legal vs. physical custody, relocation rules, and how to modify an order.
North Dakota decides custody by the best interests of the child under NDCC §14-09-06.2, weighing 13 factors. No 50/50 presumption. Learn residential responsibility, relocation rules, and modification.
Ohio calls it 'allocation of parental rights.' Learn how courts decide shared parenting, the 10 best-interests factors, relocation rules, and how to modify an order.
Oklahoma now presumes joint custody and 50/50 parenting time under HB 1082 (eff. Nov. 1, 2025). Learn what rebuts the presumption and how modification works.
Oregon courts decide custody on 6 best-interests factors (ORS 107.137). Joint custody requires both parents' agreement. Learn Oregon's rules on parenting time and relocation.
Pennsylvania custody law uses 12 best-interests factors under 23 Pa.C.S. 5328 (Act 11 of 2025, eff. 8/29/2025). No joint-custody presumption. Learn PA rules and relocation procedure.
Rhode Island custody is decided by the Pettinato 8-factor best-interests test. No joint-custody presumption. Learn the rules, modification standard, and relocation process.
South Carolina custody uses 17 statutory best-interests factors under S.C. Code 63-15-240. No joint-custody presumption. Learn the rules, relocation factor, and modification standard.
South Dakota child custody law explained: best interests standard, no joint-custody presumption (SDCL 25-4A-26), 5 statutory factors, relocation rules, and how to modify an order.
Tennessee child custody explained: permanent parenting plan, primary residential parent, 17 best-interests factors (TCA 36-6-106, eff. 7/1/2025), relocation rules, and how to modify an order.
Texas uses 'conservatorship' and 'possession and access.' Learn the joint managing conservator presumption, Standard Possession Order, and best interests factors.
Utah presumes joint legal custody under Title 81 Ch. 9 (eff. 9/1/2024). Learn the best interests factors, relocation notice rule, and parent-time standards.
Vermont uses 'parental rights and responsibilities' instead of custody. Learn the 9 best-interests factors, the no-joint-presumption rule, and how courts decide.
Virginia weighs 10 factors under Va. Code 20-124.3 with no joint-custody presumption. Learn how courts decide custody, relocation rules, and modification standards.
Washington decides custody through a permanent parenting plan under RCW 26.09.187. No 50/50 presumption. Learn the 7 best-interests factors, relocation rules, and how to modify.
West Virginia presumes equal 50/50 custodial time since 2022 (SB 463). Learn how courts allocate custodial responsibility, the best-interests factors, and relocation rules.
Wisconsin presumes joint legal custody but not equal placement time. Learn how courts apply 16 best-interests factors, the relocation rule, and modification standards.
Wyoming's SF0117 (eff. 7/1/2025) presumes shared custody: joint legal plus equal physical time. Learn the exceptions, best-interests factors, and modification rules.