User:Tina leighann/Split custody

factors in deciding custody
The primary consideration of the court will always be what is in the child's best interest. The child's happiness, safety, mental health, learning and emotional development is some of the factors when it comes to the child's best interest. Other factors includes any proof of emotional or physical abuse from any parties, the relationship and/or wishes of both parties, relationship with other family members of the parties. If the child is a minor and has more limited say then more factors to include will be social environment, lifestyles of the party, and income, this will help decide if the party will be able to actually care for the child.