Georgia Child Custody Laws Custody may be awarded to either parent based on the best interest of the child or children and what will best promote their welfare and happiness. If the child has reached the age of 14 years, the child shall have the right to select the parent with whom he or she [...]
Hawaii Child Custody Laws In awarding child custody in Hawaii, the court shall be guided by the following standards, considerations, and procedures: a) Custody may be awarded to either parent or to both parents according to the best interests of the child. b) Custody may be awarded to persons other than the father or mother [...]
Idaho Child Custody Laws Child custody in Idaho may be awarded to either parent, based on the “Best Interests of the Child”. The court shall consider the following factors: a) The wishes of the child. b) The wishes of each parent. c) The relationship of the child with each parent and his or her siblings. [...]
Illinois Child Custody Laws The court shall determine child custody in Illinois in accordance with the best interest of the child. The court shall consider all relevant factors including: a) The wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to his custody. b) The wishes of the child as to his custodian. c) The interaction [...]
Indiana Child Custody Laws In Indiana, the court may award legal custody of a child jointly if the court finds that an award of joint legal custody would be in the best interest of the child. The court shall determine custody and enter a custody order in accordance with the best interests of the child. [...]
Iowa Child Custody Laws Iowa considers awarding joint legal custody in most cases, unless there is evidence of domestic abuse. Physical custody may be awarded to either parent. Rights and responsibilities as joint legal custodian of the child include, but are not limited to, equal participation in decisions affecting the child’s legal status, medical care, [...]
Kansas Child Custody Laws Either parent may be awarded custody. If custody is disputed, it shall than be decided by the court based on the best interests of the child, taking the following factors into consideration: a) The desires of the parents in relation to custody. b) The desires of the child concerning custody. c) [...]
Kentucky Child Custody Laws The court may grant joint custody to the child’s parents, or to the child’s parents and a de facto custodian, if it is in the best interest of the child. “De facto custodian” means a person who has been shown by clear and convincing evidence to have been the primary caregiver [...]
Louisiana Child Custody Laws If the parents agree who is to have custody, the court shall award custody in accordance with their agreement unless the best interest of the child requires a different award. In the absence of agreement, or if the agreement is not in the best interest of the child, the court shall [...]
Michigan Child Custody Laws Joint custody is encouraged. In cases where custody is disputed, custody placement will be determined based on the best interests of the child, which includes: a) The love, affection, and other emotional ties existing between the parties involved and the child. b) The capacity and disposition of the parties involved to [...]
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