This bill amends Section 598.10 of the Iowa Code to establish guidelines for temporary child custody orders during dissolution proceedings. It mandates that, unless there is a rebuttable presumption against awarding physical care to one of the parties, the court must grant temporary joint physical care of the child to both parents while the custody case is ongoing. This change aims to encourage shared parenting and ensure that both parents remain involved in the child's life during the legal process.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the court determines that joint physical care is not appropriate, it must provide a detailed explanation for its decision, referencing specific factors outlined in section 598.41, subsection 3. This requirement for transparency is intended to ensure that decisions regarding custody are made in the best interest of the child and are supported by clear reasoning.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 598.10