The ratio of divorce is increasing globally. The people to be most affected by the separation are the children. If a couple is going through a divorce and has a child or children under the age of 18, the child custody can be a disputable issue. Depending on which state you live in, divorcing parents have few options available from sole custody to joint custody. However, at times, the arguments between both the parties can become violent, but the court’s decision is solely based upon child’s best interest.
How divorce affects children?
Divorce can lead to a long-lasting adverse effect on a child. Most children do not want their parents to get divorced as it becomes very stressful for them. It can also lead to strain relationship between a
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Custody cases are considered most crucial and emotional, as it involves separating a child from one of the parents.
The U.S. courts carefully examine the situation and using the best interest standards, means the custody is granted to one of the parents keeping the circumstances in mind that benefits the child or children. There are specific factors that court considers when deciding. These factors include child’s development, mental disorders in parents’ or family, and the impact of both the parents and financial situations. These factors relate to child’s welfare, as well as, depending on the history of parents.
The decision of the court varies in different cases. The state laws can also influence the conclusion of the courts. Different states have different child’s custody laws. For example, in California, the custody can be awarded to both the parents jointly or either one parent, depending on which parent shall share a positive relationship. Whereas, in Florida, the court orders the responsibility shared by both the parents. The court may grant one parent with ultimate responsibility and can order rotating custody, based on child’s best