Information About Family Law and How It Works

Factors Judges Consider in Deciding Custody in California

If you are in the middle of a custody battle, it can help to know what a judge might consider when deciding who gets custody. The criteria that judges use in every custody case are outlined in the California Family Code. They look at many factors, including the child's age, the parent's well-being, and the child's emotional ties to each parent. The California Family Code also entails elements that the judge might not take into account, such as a parent's sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Read on to...