How is child custody determined in California?
In the state of California, the courts will make a decision regarding the custody arrangements between parents. Usually, child custody becomes an issue when spouses are planning to divorce, but unmarried couples may have child custody issues, too. Before a judge will award custody to one parent or both, the judge will carefully consider a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to: the child’s current day-to-day routine, the child’s preference (if old enough), the child’s physical and mental health, the parents’ income, the parents’ employment situations, the parents’ physical and mental health, the parents’ age, and any instances of reported abuse or neglect. It is up to the court to make a long-term decision that will benefit the child for years to come. Therefore, parents who are going through a child custody matter will always benefit from retaining the services of a skilled child custody attorney who is familiar with all aspects and laws surrounding child custody
