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Information Regarding Child Custody Assessment Tools

By Michael McDonald


Practically, all courts use a certain technique while coming to a conclusion about which parent a child is supposed to live with in cases of separation or divorce. One thing is for sure, the technique has to have the childs welfare in its outcome. In regards to the child custody assessment tools, there have been cases where a judge has given an order for both parents to undergo a drug test failure to which a parent may lose custody.

There have been questions of whether custody can only be awarded to one parent. It can be awarded to both parents and its called partial custody or in most cases, joint custody. Physical joint custody is when they get to have equal time with the kids. Legal joint custody is when both parents are responsible for deciding about matters concerning the kids. Sometimes its both custodies.

In a custody battle, are mothers favored than fathers? In the past, this was the case. Mothers were the custodians of children below five years. Of late, most states are fair in their ruling. Both parents have a fair chance as their capability to take care of the children is considered. The parent that has the childrens best interests will win despite the gender.

In case of an argument, quarrel or any other reason and one parent moves out, his chances of getting custody for the children reduces. It is considered irresponsible for the parent to leave and in the process leave the kids behind. Even if the quarrel would have led to something catastrophic, it does not let the parent off the hook.

A parents routine will also determine if he/she can get custody or not. A parent that smokes and consumes alcohol is considered unsuitable to live with these children since their health will be at risk. This is not the best environment for any child. Other social factors will also be considered. A judge will not grant custody to a parent who has been accused of child abuse before.

A parent getting custody has to be able to provide stable environment. The parent has to have the ability to provide the basic requirements like food, shelter, clothes, a good home and also medical care. The bond between a parent and a child is important. A child will most definitely prefer to live with a person he has a strong emotional bond with.

The sexual orientation of a parent fighting for custody has been a topic in most states. Some states do not mind a parents sexual orientation and can get custody as long as they can provide for them. In some states though, being gay equals reducing your chances at getting custody and in some cases being denied visitation rights.

How does the court decide in cases whereby all the factors favor both parents and none is better than the other? The court will have to contemplate which parent will most likely develop a good relationship with the other parent when given custody. The parent has to give the child the same lifestyle he is used to.




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