Child custody lawyers will help draft your parenting plan, which must be approved by the family court judge. When reviewing a drafted parenting plan, the judge will consider the following factors:
The wishes of the child
The wishes of both parents
The relationship between the child, parents, and siblings that impact the child’s stability and happiness
The impact of the parenting plan on the child’s happiness and performance in school
The mental well-being and health of the parents and child
Any issues of domestic violence
Any issues of threats or child abuse
Any issues of story of sex abuse of either parent
The willingness of the parents to encourage a relationship with the other parent