HB1770: relative to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption of equal parenting time.

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RSA references from bill data

• 170-C:5 · add · effective 2027-01-01

  limited deviation. III. Establishes strict scrutiny for any reduction in a fit parent’s time. IV. Limits rebuttal to clear and convincing evidence of specific harm under RSA 170-C:5. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold ital

• 461-A:2 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  ldren and Family Law ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill: I. Replaces the discretionary best-interest standard in RSA 461-A:2 with a constitutional presumption of equal parenting time. II. Defines equal parenting as a 50/50 overnight split with limited deviation. III. Establishes strict scrutiny for any reduction in a fit parent’s ti

• 461-A:6 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  them unable to safely care for the child; or (3) Specific, identifiable harm to the child. (e) [Consider both the best interests of the child in light of the factors listed in RSA 461-A:6 and the safety of the parties in developing a parenting plan] General conflict, parenting style differences, or judicial opinions of “best interest” are insufficient grounds to rebut equal parenting. (f) This sectio

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 170-C · TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
• RSA 461-A · PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• RSA 170-C:5 · Grounds for Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
• RSA 461-A:2 · Statement of Purpose
• RSA 461-A:6 · Determination of Parental Rights and Responsibilities; Best Interest