How is Custody and Visitation Determined?
The legal standard for deciding who will be awarded custody of a child is “what is in the best interests of the child.” In practice, however, each judge has his or her own particular set of standards for how custody and visitation is determined. Please see our child support page for more detailed information or contact us.
Related Questions
- Distinct from partial custody or visitation can a grandparent petition for the right to have primary physical or legal custody of a child?
- I would prefer that the other parent of my child(ren) have no partial custody or visitation with my child(ren). What are the chances?
- What is the difference between custody, partial custody and visitation?
