What factors may the Court consider when awarding custody?
The paramount consideration the Court looks to in all child custody controversies is the best interests of the child. There are a variety of other factors the court may consider when awarding custody such as: religious faith; child’s reasonable preference, when appropriate; domestic violence issues; the character, fitness, attitude and inclination on the part of each parent as he or she impacts the children; who has been the child’s primary caregiver; immoral conduct by a party that would be detrimental to the welfare of the child; the psychological, physical, environmental, educational, medical, family, emotional, and recreation aspects of each child’s life; and any written agreement between the parties. Given the complexity of custody cases and the unique nature of each case, we highly recommend that you consult with a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney when dealing with such an action.
