CHILD CUSTODY SERIES: 20 Factors A Judge Must Consider When Determining Issues of Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing
The nineteenth factor to consider is:
(s) “The developmental stages and needs of the child and the demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to meet the child’s developmental needs.”
This factor takes into consideration what developmental stage the child is at, what special needs the child has at this stage and which parent can best meet the child’s needs.
These are considerations a court will evaluate when determining parental responsibility and time-sharing.
Every child is unique, and therefore the court must assess the individual circumstances of each child to determine their precise needs and what custodial arrangement will work best for that particular child.
For example, with very young children, the mother may be breastfeeding, and therefore, the child may need to remain in the primary physical custody of the mother during this stage.
In some cases, the child may have special needs, and therefore the court must evaluate which parent is better able to meet that child’s needs.
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We have also been committed to protecting children’s best interests while helping to advocate for their parent’s rights.
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