The family court must familiarize itself with the dynamics of the family and consider all relevant factors, which include but are not limited to the following:
The capacity of each parent to honor the parenting plan and encourage the child’s relationship with the other parent to continue
Each parent’s propensity to act in the best interests of the child
The length of time the child has lived in a stable environment
Each parent’s mental and physical health
Each parent’s capacity to provide a proper routine and accommodate homework, meals, bedtime, etc.
Evidence of sexual abuse, neglect, physical abuse, domestic violence, or that either parent provided false information to the court about these offenses
The roles of each parent in caring for the child prior to the divorce
The needs of the child and the capacity of each parent to meet those needs
Any other pertinent factors