Factors in determining Child Custody
- Stability, lifestyle, health and schedules of the parents
- Criminal Records, involvement in criminal activity past or present or association of any criminal element
- Evidence of child abuse or neglect. Any unfounded accusations of abuse by a parent about the other parent
- Domestic violence or other complaints against a parent
- Evidence of Alcohol or drug abuse of a parent
- Parenting skills (please see negative parenting skills section)
- Ability to provide food, shelter, and education for the child
- The Morality of the parents
- The physical and emotional health of the parents
- The home environment of the parents
- The parents willingness to encourage the child’s relationship with the other parent
- Adduction or abandonment of the child or other defiance of legal process by one of the parents
- The care and affection shown to the chills by the parents
- The atmospheres in the homes
- The financial standing of the parents
- The parents past and current conduct
- Does the parent associate with anyone the child should not be around