How will a judge make a decision about parental rights and responsibilities (custody)?
A judge will make a decision about parental rights and responsibilities (custody) based on what s/he thinks is in your child’s best interest. The judge will look at any factor that s/he thinks is important to make this decision. According to OH law, when determining what is in the best interest of the child, the judge will look at the following factors: (1) The wishes of the child’s parents regarding the child’s care; (2) The child’s preference for who s/he wants to live with if the judge interviewed the child; (3) The relationship the child has with his/her parent(s), siblings and any other person that might significantly affect the child’s best interests; (4) The child’s adjustment to the child’s home, school, and community; (5) The mental and physical health of everyone involved; (6) Which parent is more likely to honor and assist with court-approved parenting time rights or visitation and companionship rights; (7) Whether either parent has failed to make child support payments that
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