Custody and Parenting Time

Custody and parenting time are often the most stressful and emotional issues that face individuals going through a divorce.  The attorneys at Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C., have extensive experience assisting clients navigate through these difficult subjects to work towards a resolution that advances our clients' children's best interests and is fair and equitable to the parties.
 
Factors considered by the court.
When faced with a custody and parenting time dispute, the court is guided by the best interest of the child.  The court considers several factors, which include the following:
 

• The parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate in matters relating to the child.
• The parents' willingness to accept custody and any history of unwillingness to allow parenting time not based on substantiated abuse.
• The interaction and relationship of the child with its parents and siblings.
• The history of domestic violence, if any.
• The safety of the child and the safety of either parent from physical abuse by the other parent.
• The preference of the child when of sufficient age and capacity to reason so as to form an intelligent decision.
• The needs of the child.
• The stability of the home environment offered.
• The quality and continuity of the child's education.
• The fitness of the parents.
• The geographical proximity of the parents' homes.
• The extent and quality of the time spent with the child prior to or subsequent to the separation.
• The parents' employment responsibilities.
• The age and number of the children.

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