All child custody and visitation orders in California are made in accordance with the “best interest of the child.”  In determining the best interest of the child, the court looks to the following:
The age of the child;
The health of the child;
The emotional ties between the parents and the child;
The ability of the parents to care for the child;
Any history of family violence or substance abuse; and
The child’s ties to the school, home, and community.
The court has no bias towards either parent when awarding child custody.