| The following map indicates how each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia apply their statutes in determining custody of children during divorce proceedings. For further information on specific statutes and their wording, please visit the Children's Rights Council® website at www.gocrc.com
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Approximately Equal Time
AK, IA, KS, OK, WI |
Frequent & Continuing Contact
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, ID, IL, LA, ME, MO, MT, NM, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WV |
Case Law
GA, KY |
Joint Legal Preference Only
MA, MN, NH |
Joint Where Parents Agree
CT, MI, MS, NV, TN, VT, WA |
No Statutory Language Endorsing Shared Custody
HI, IN, MD NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, RI, SC, SD, UT, WY |
Source: Children's Rights Council®
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