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Leyes de custodia de menores por estado (2026): tipos, interés superior del menor y reglas de custodia compartida

Por Equipo Editorial de Recording LawRevisado 23 de septiembre de 202622 min de lectura
Leyes de custodia de menores por estado (2026): tipos, interés superior del menor y reglas de custodia compartida

Actualizaciones

Se corrigió la tabla comparativa por estado: Misuri presume únicamente tiempo de crianza igual, no custodia legal conjunta, y los tribunales de Alabama pueden ordenar custodia conjunta sin el acuerdo de ambos padres (Ala. Code 30-3-152).

Se corrigió la fila de Idaho en la tabla comparativa y las secciones de niveles de presunción: el Idaho Code 32-717B(4) crea una presunción refutable de custodia conjunta, por lo que Idaho ya no aparece como un estado sin presunción.

Comparación estado por estado

Cada guía estatal a continuación se vincula con la ley aplicable adjudicada por nuestros editores, conservada en nuestro propio registro jurídico y verificada contra la fuente oficial.

EstadoLey citadaCitas judiciales
AlabamaCode of Alabama 1975, Title 30: Marital and Domestic Relations. § 30-3-152 — Factors Considered; Order Without Both Parents’ Consent;…16 opiniones · última 2025
AlaskaAlaska Statutes, Title 25. Marital and Domestic Relations, Chapter 24. Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage § 25.24.150 — Judgments for custody; supervised visitation320 opiniones · última 2026
ArizonaArizona Revised Statutes, Title 25 (Marital and Domestic Relations), Chapter 4 (LEGAL DECISION-MAKING AND PARENTING TIME), Article 1 (Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time) § 25-403 — Legal decision-making; best interests of child312 opiniones · última 2026
ArkansasArkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-13-101 — Award of custody — Definition.101 opiniones · última 2026
CaliforniaCalifornia Family Code § 301181 opiniones · última 2026
ColoradoColorado Revised Statutes, Title 14: Domestic Matters § 14-10-124 — Best interests of the child8 opiniones · última 2024
ConnecticutConnecticut General Statutes, Title 46b (Family Law), Chapter 815j § 46b-56 — (Formerly Sec. 46-42). Orders re custody, care, education,…388 opiniones · última 2026
DelawareDelaware Code, Title 13 (Domestic Relations), Chapter 007 (PARENTS AND CHILDREN) § 722 — Best interests of child.—
District of ColumbiaCode of the District of Columbia, Title 16: Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. - Chapter 9: Divorce, Annulment, Separation, Support, Etc. § 16-914 — Custody of children.29 opiniones · última 2024
FloridaFlorida Statutes § 61.13 — Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of…173 opiniones · última 2026
GeorgiaOfficial Code of Georgia Annotated § 19-9-3 — Establishment and review of child custody and visitation.297 opiniones · última 2026
HawaiiHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 571: 571 Family Courts § 571-46 — Criteria and procedure in awarding custody and visitation;…93 opiniones · última 2026
IdahoIdaho Code § 32-717 — Custody of children — Best interest74 opiniones · última 2026
IllinoisIllinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 750, Act 5 (Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act) § 602.5 — Allocation of parental responsibilities: decision-making—
IndianaIndiana Code, TITLE 31. FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW § 31-17-2-8 — Custody order248 opiniones · última 2026
IowaIowa Code, Chapter 598: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS § 598.41 — Custody of children.613 opiniones · última 2026
KansasKansas Statutes Annotated, Chapter 23: KANSAS FAMILY LAW CODE-REVISED § 23-3203 — Factors considered in determination of legal custody,…15 opiniones · última 2026
KentuckyKentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 403: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE -- CHILD CUSTODY § 403.270 — Custodial issues -- Best interests of child to be…315 opiniones · última 2026
LouisianaLouisiana Civil Code § 131 — Court to determine custody98 opiniones · última 2025
MaineMaine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS, Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN, Chapter 55: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES § 1653 — Parental rights and responsibilities154 opiniones · última 2026
MarylandMaryland Code, Family Law Article § 9-2011 opiniones · última 1992
MassachusettsMassachusetts General Laws, Chapter 208 § 31 — Custody of children; shared custody plans—
MichiganMichigan Compiled Laws § 722.23 — "Best interests of the child" defined638 opiniones · última 2026
MinnesotaMinnesota Statutes, Chapter 518: MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION § 518.17 — CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN ON JUDGMENT383 opiniones · última 2026
MississippiMississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 93-5-24 — Types of custody awarded by court; joint custody; no…85 opiniones · última 2026
MissouriRevised Statutes of Missouri, Title XXX (DOMESTIC RELATIONS), Chapter 452 § 452.375 — Custody — definitions — factors determining custody —…166 opiniones · última 2025
MontanaMontana Code Annotated, Title 40 § 40-4-212 — Best Interest Of Child256 opiniones · última 2026
NebraskaNebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 42: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES § 42-364 — Action involving child support, child custody, parenting…240 opiniones · última 2026
NevadaNevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 125C: CUSTODY AND VISITATION § 125C.0035 — Best interests of child: Joint physical custody;…43 opiniones · última 2026
New HampshireNew Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, TITLE XLIII DOMESTIC RELATIONS, CHAPTER 461-A PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES § 461-A:6 — Determination of Parental Rights and Responsibilities; Best…45 opiniones · última 2025
New JerseyNew Jersey Statutes (Unannotated) § 9:2-4 — Custody of child; rights of both parents considered.260 opiniones · última 2026
New MexicoNew Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978, Chapter 40 § 40-4-9.1 — Joint custody; standards for determination; parenting plan.38 opiniones · última 2024
New YorkNew York Domestic Relations Law § 240 — Custody and child support; orders of protection1,319 opiniones · última 2026
North CarolinaNorth Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 50: Divorce and Alimony. § 50-13.2 — Who entitled to custody; terms of custody; visitation…160 opiniones · última 2026
North DakotaNorth Dakota Century Code § 14-09-06.2 — Best interests and welfare of child - Court consideration -…341 opiniones · última 2026
OhioOhio Revised Code § 3109.04 — Allocating parental rights and responsibilities for care of…2,521 opiniones · última 2026
OklahomaOklahoma Statutes, Title 43: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY § 109 — Awarding custody or appointing guardian - Joint custody –—
OregonOregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 107: Marital Dissolution, Annulment and Separation; Mediation and Conciliation Services; Family Abuse Prevention § 107.137 — Factors considered in determining custody of child158 opiniones · última 2026
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 23 (Domestic Relations) § 5328 — Factors to consider when awarding custody551 opiniones · última 2026
Rhode IslandRhode Island General Laws, Title 15: Domestic Relations, Chapter 15-5: Divorce and Separation § 15-5-16 — Alimony and counsel fees — Custody of children2 opiniones · última 1983
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Code of Laws, Title 63: SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S CODE § 63-15-230 — Final custody determination; considerations—
South DakotaSouth Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 25-4: DIVORCE AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE § 25-4-45 — Child custody provisions--Modification--Preference of child.—
TennesseeTennessee Code Annotated § 36-6-106 — Child custody.610 opiniones · última 2026
TexasTexas Family Code § 153.002 — BEST INTEREST OF CHILD; REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IN SUIT…—
UtahUtah Code, Title 81: Utah Domestic Relations Code § 81-9-204 — Custody and parent-time of a minor child -- Custody factors…1 opiniones · última 2024
VermontVermont Statutes Annotated, Title 15: Domestic Relations, Chapter 11: Annulment and Divorce, Subchapter: CHILD CUSTODY AND SUPPORT § 665 — Rights and responsibilities order; best interests of the…156 opiniones · última 2026
VirginiaCode of Virginia, Title 20: Domestic Relations § 20-124.3 — Best interests of the child; visitation—
WashingtonRevised Code of Washington § 26.09.187 — Criteria for establishing permanent parenting plan.227 opiniones · última 2026
West VirginiaWest Virginia Code § 48-9-206 — Allocation of custodial responsibility at final hearing.—
WisconsinWisconsin Statutes, Chapter 767: Actions Affecting The Family § 767.41 — Custody and physical placement.15 opiniones · última 2025
WyomingWyoming Statutes, Title 20 - Domestic Relations - Chapter 2: Dissolution of Marriage - Article 2: Custody and Visitation § 20-2-201 — Disposition and maintenance of children in decree or order;…103 opiniones · última 2026

Cada ley mostrada es el mismo ancla adjudicada que muestra su guía estatal, verificada de forma independiente contra fuentes primarias. Un guion significa que aún no está adjudicada en nuestro registro, nunca que no exista ninguna ley.

Fuentes y referencias

  1. Ley Uniforme de Jurisdicción y Ejecución de la Custodia de Menores (UCCJEA) — Uniform Law Commission(uniformlaws.org)
  2. Kentucky HB 528 (2018) — KRS 403.270 presunción de custodia conjunta y tiempo de crianza igual(apps.legislature.ky.gov).gov
  3. Florida F.S. 61.13 (HB 1301, vigente 7/1/2023) — presunción de reparto de tiempo igual(flsenate.gov).gov
  4. Virginia Occidental W. Va. Code 48-9-102a (SB 463, 2022) — presunción refutable de tiempo de custodia igual(code.wvlegislature.gov).gov
  5. Misuri RSMo 452.375 (SB 35, vigente 8/28/2023) — presunción refutable de tiempo de crianza igual(revisor.mo.gov).gov
  6. Massachusetts G.L. c. 208, sec. 31 y c. 209B (MCCJA) — custodia y jurisdicción(malegislature.gov).gov
  7. Oklahoma HB 1082 (2025-2026), estado del proyecto de ley: aprobó la Cámara 92-1 (2025); el Comité Judicial del Senado presentó un sustituto el 14/4/2026; no fue aprobado por el Senado en pleno; nunca se promulgó(oklegislature.gov).gov
  8. Wyoming SF0117 (2025), 'Custodia compartida' — murió en comité el 3/3/2025(wyoleg.gov).gov
  9. Alabama Ala. Code 30-3-152 - factores de custodia conjunta; el tribunal puede ordenar custodia conjunta sin el consentimiento de ambos padres; presunción cuando ambos padres solicitan custodia conjunta(alison.legislature.state.al.us)
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