What does a court consider in deciding who has physical custody of the children?
The court will always try to determine what living arrangement is in the best interests of the children. To decide this the court will consider who has been the primary caretaker of the children and what each parent has done to contribute to the physical well being of the children. If both parents are fit, the court will try to ensure that children maintain a close relationship with each parent. In deciding custody cases, the needs of the children will always come before the needs of the parents.
