Wyoming Child Custody Laws Custody may be awarded to either parent and may include any combination of joint, shared, or sole custody to promote the best interests of the children. When determining the best interests of the child, the following factors may be taken into consideration: a) The quality of the relationship each child has [...]
Wisconsin Child Custody Laws Joint or sole child custody, “legal custody and physical placement,” may be awarded based on the best interests of the child and the following: a) The preference of the child. b) The wishes of the parents. c) The child’s adjustment to his or her home, school, religion, and community. d) The [...]
Florida Child Custody Laws The court shall determine all matters relating to custody of each minor child of the parties in accordance with the best interests of the child and in accordance with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. After considering all relevant facts, the father of the child shall be given the [...]
Virginia Child Custody Laws In determining custody, the court shall give primary consideration to the best interests of the child. The court shall assure minor children of frequent and continuing contact with both parents, when appropriate, and encourage parents to share in the responsibilities of rearing their children. As between the parents, there shall be [...]
Massachusetts Child Custody Laws Custody may be awarded to either parent, and there shall be no presumption either in favor of or against shared legal or physical custody. When considering the happiness and welfare of the child, the court shall consider whether or not the child’s present or past living conditions adversely affect his physical, [...]
North Carolina Child Custody Laws In contested custody cases, custody placement is determined by the best interests of the child. In making the determination, the court shall consider all relevant factors including acts of domestic violence between the parties, the safety of the child, and the safety of either party from domestic violence by the [...]
Georgia Child Custody Laws Custody may be awarded to either parent based on the best interest of the child or children and what will best promote their welfare and happiness. If the child has reached the age of 14 years, the child shall have the right to select the parent with whom he or she [...]
Delaware Child Custody Laws The Court shall determine the legal custody and residential arrangements for a child in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the best interests of the child, the Court shall consider all relevant factors including: a) The wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to his or [...]
Nevada Child Custody Laws In determining custody of a minor child, the sole consideration of the court is the best interest of the child. If it appears to the court that joint custody would be in the best interest of the child, the court may grant custody to the parties jointly. Preference must not be [...]
South Carolina Child Custody Laws In any action for divorce from the bonds of matrimony the court may at any stage of the cause, or from time to time after final judgment, make such orders touching the care, custody and maintenance of the children of the marriage and what, if any, security shall be given [...]
