What is Best Interest of The Children?
The main test applied by a Custody Court to decide the awarding of custody and visitation to contending parents. Includes a wide range of factors, including the child's wishes, security, health, welfare, education, resources, prior history and related concepts to determine what that the judge will consider in determine what order will be in the best interest of the children.
Further Reading
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