What factors determine physical placement?
If the parents at the time of the divorce can agree on the physical placement then the judge will generally go along. Remember that the standard that the judge is using is the best interest of the child, not the best interest of the parents. In a custody fight between divorcing parents evidence will be presented as to why one parent is better suited to care for the child and why the other parent is not. Use of drugs, live in boyfriend or girlfriend, and psychological factors can all be considered by the judge.
