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 compliance with visitation orders and promote the involvement of both parents in the child's life.

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 child custody are made with careful consideration of the child's best interests.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 598.10