Sentences with phrase «custody factors»

In addition, the court must consider a number of custody factors established by state law.

When South Carolina codified child custody factors in June 2012 as S.C. Code § 63-15-220, I noted, «I do not see any reason why this statute should radically alter South Carolina child custody determinations.»

It is important to understand that if the court finds the existence of significant domestic violence or a significant history of domestic violence, the court is precluded from granting custody to the perpetrator of that domestic violence and the court is no longer required to consider any of the child custody factors set forth above.

The judge must review the entire list of custody factors established by Tennessee law and consider all factors applicable to the family.

Kansas custody factors include specific requirements regarding individuals in a parent's home, regardless of whether the individual lives in the home in a cohabitation arrangement or simply as a roommate.

Although the Kansas Supreme Court has defined cohabitation as a couple living together outside of marriage but assuming the rights and duties generally held by married persons, the child custody factors do not specifically define cohabitation.

Although a court may consider a child's preferences under some circumstances, the judge must also apply a number of custody factors established by Tennessee law.

If a parent relocates before receiving a custody order, the move might affect the court's view of the family's circumstances when reviewing the custody factors.

As with the initial award for custody, the court must consider the state's custody factors and determine the child's best interests.

As with the establishment of the original parenting plan, a Tennessee court must consider a variety of custody factors to decide whether the parent may relocate with the child.

When a judge determines the parenting plan because the mother and father can not reach an agreement, the judge must decide the case based on the custody factors in Tennessee law.

However, the court must consider a lengthy list of custody factors by Arkansas law, and other factors may require a custody award in favor of the parent engaged in cohabitation.

The Kansas court determines the initial custody award pursuant to the custody factors established by state law, and one parent's cohabitation may affect the court's decision.

A father should review the custody factors and identify the ones that are most relevant to his situation.