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How Mississippi's 50-50 Bill Undermines Child Custody
How Mississippi's 50-50 Bill Undermines Child Custody Mississippi’s 50-50 custody bill undermines child welfare by forcing equal parenting time that often ignores children’s developmental needs. Since 2020, three major custody reform proposals have been introduced, the latest mandating a strict 50-50 schedule. The law’s intent