The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to legal decision-making and parenting time by introducing several key updates. Specifically, it would require courts to reevaluate each temporary order within six months of issuance and set an evidentiary hearing upon request from either party to assess whether the existing order remains in the child's best interest. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts document specific factual findings when issuing temporary orders, detailing the factors considered in relation to the child's welfare.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a minimum hearing duration of 120 minutes for any evidentiary hearings concerning temporary orders related to legal decision-making and parenting time. It also makes technical changes to existing language, including the replacement of the term "custody" with "legal decision-making or parenting time" to align with the updated terminology in family law. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of temporary order proceedings in family law cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-404, 25-407, 25-411, 25-403
House Engrossed Version: 25-404, 25-407, 25-411, 25-403