The best-interests standard
Courts look at each parent’s relationship with the child, stability of the home, the child’s needs, and, in some cases, the child’s own preferences.
Legal versus physical custody
Legal custody covers major decisions like education and healthcare. Physical custody determines where the child lives day to day.
Preparing your case
Keep records of your involvement in your child’s life, communicate respectfully with the other parent, and work with an attorney who knows local family courts.
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This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney–client relationship.