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Custody Decisions in Family Court
If you are unable to resolve a custody dispute out-of-court, custody and visitation will be determined in court by a family court judge (usually as part of the divorce process). The following links will take you to information specifically related to custody decisions in family court:
What Courts Consider:
- Preferences for Mothers or Fathers (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Child's Preferences (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Impact of Non-Marital Sexual Relationships (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Impact of Homosexual Relationships (FindLaw Bookshelf)
After Court Decision: Motions to Modify Custody
- Modification of Custody Basics (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Modification of Custody FAQ
See also:
You may also want to review the Who Will Get Custody and Visitation Rights? section.
FAQs
- May a child decide where he or she wants to live?
- If a parent has a sexual relationship outside of marriage, how does that affect a court's decision on custody?
- If one parent is trying to undermine the child's relationship with the other parent, how does that affect custody?
- Can custody decisions be changed?
- Do mothers automatically receive custody?
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