This bill amends section 43-2923 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to the Parenting Act. The primary focus of the amendment is to require courts to consider specific research when determining the best interests of a child in custody and parenting arrangements. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the importance of "credible research showing increased intellectual and social growth in children who have equal access to both parents." This addition aims to reinforce the value of maintaining strong relationships with both parents for a child's development.

In addition to the new insertion, the bill also makes several deletions to streamline the existing language. It removes previous references to credible evidence of abuse and neglect, replacing them with updated definitions and clarifications. The bill ultimately seeks to enhance the decision-making process in custody cases by ensuring that courts take into account both empirical research and the welfare of the child, while also repealing the original section to implement these changes effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-2923