AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-5-24, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT CUSTODY MAY BE AWARDED IN ANY TYPE OF DIVORCE; TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO MAKE A FINDING ON THE RECORD AND ORDER A PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE THAT FAVORS BOTH PARENTS EQUALLY SUBJECT TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD, IF THE COURT AWARDS EITHER PARENT PARAMOUNT PHYSICAL CUSTODY OVER THE OTHER PARENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 93-5-24
As Passed by the House: 93-5-24