The court operates in the best interests of the child. This includes evaluating several different factors including the relationship each parent has with the child, parental cooperation, the stability of each household, creating continuity for the child, any history of violence or abuse by either parent, and, in some cases, the wishes of the child.
When determining child support, they also include the income for each parent along with where the child will spend their time and more. If you have any questions on what determines sole custody vs. joint custody or what you need to know about going to family court, reach out to the professional lawyers at The Jimenez Law Firm today.