New Jersey Child Custody Laws Child custody in New Jersey may be awarded to either parent, based on the best interests of the child. In making an award of custody, the New Jersey court shall consider but not be limited to the following New Jersey Child Custody Laws factors: a) The parents’ ability to agree, [...]
Arizona Child Custody Laws The court may order sole custody or joint custody. The court shall determine custody, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child, based on the following factors: a) The wishes of the child’s parent regarding custody. b) The wishes of the child. c) [...]
Kentucky Child Custody Laws The court may grant joint custody to the child’s parents, or to the child’s parents and a de facto custodian, if it is in the best interest of the child. “De facto custodian” means a person who has been shown by clear and convincing evidence to have been the primary caregiver [...]
Alaska Child Custody Laws Alaska child custody is determined based upon the best interests of the child. An Alaska Court may award custody to either parent. While any relevant factor may be considered, the following are some of the facts that will be considered by an Arizona Court: a) the capability and desire of each [...]
Maine Child Custody Laws The court may not apply a preference for one parent over the other in determining parental rights and responsibilities because of the parent’s gender or the child’s age or gender. When the parents have agreed to an award of shared parental rights and responsibilities or so agree in open court, the [...]
Illinois Child Custody Laws The court shall determine child custody in Illinois in accordance with the best interest of the child. The court shall consider all relevant factors including: a) The wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to his custody. b) The wishes of the child as to his custodian. c) The interaction [...]
Maryland Child Custody Laws A court may award custody of a minor child to either parent or joint custody to both parents, with neither parent being resumed to have any right to custody that is superior to the right of the other parent. If the court has reasonable grounds to believe that a child has [...]
North Dakota Child Custody Laws Custody may be awarded to either the father or the mother. For the purpose of custody, the best interests and welfare of the child is determined by the court’s consideration and evaluation of all factors affecting the best interests and welfare of the child. These factors include all of the [...]
Oregon Child Custody Laws Custody may be awarded to either the father or the mother. The court shall give primary consideration to the best interests and welfare of the child when determining custody. In determining the best interests and welfare of the child, the court shall consider the following relevant factors: a) The emotional ties [...]
Idaho Child Custody Laws Child custody in Idaho may be awarded to either parent, based on the “Best Interests of the Child”. The court shall consider the following factors: a) The wishes of the child. b) The wishes of each parent. c) The relationship of the child with each parent and his or her siblings. [...]
