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What “Parental Rights” Leaves Out
Defending Education's RISE report ranks states on parental rights, focusing on school transparency and sex education laws. Tennessee and Alabama top the list, while Illinois ranks last. The report, however, neglects to address custody laws, leading to…
Court & CustodyFamily Court & Child WelfareFamily Policy & CourtsFatherhood & FamilyLaw, Policy & the FamilyLegislationMississippiPolicy & ReformProject STEWARDSHIPProject SYSTEM
Equal Custody Becomes the Starting Point
Mississippi has become the sixth state to adopt a rebuttable presumption of equal physical custody in child custody cases, effective July 1, 2026. Under House Bill 1662, courts must assume parents share custody 50-50 unless evidence shows otherwise. The…