Child Custody Laws By State

Alabama Child Custody L...

Alabama Child Custody Laws It is the policy of this state to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with parents who have shown the ability to act in the best interest of their children and to encourage parents to share in the rights and responsibilities of...

Alaska Child Custody La...

Alaska Child Custody Laws Alaska child custody is determined based upon the best interests of the child. An Alaska Court may award custody to either parent. While any relevant factor may be considered, the following are some of the facts that will be considered by an Arizona Court: a)...

Arizona Child Custody L...

Arizona Child Custody Laws The court may order sole custody or joint custody. The court shall determine custody, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child, based on the following factors: a) The wishes of the child’s...

Arkansas Child Custody ...

Arkansas Child Custody Laws The award of custody of a child of the marriage shall be made without regard to the sex of a parent but solely in accordance with the welfare and best interest of the child, including: a) The circumstances of the parties and the child; b) The nature of...

California Child Custod...

California Child Custody Laws Either parent may be awarded custody. There is neither a preference nor a presumption for or against joint legal custody, joint physical custody, or sole custody, allowing the court and the family the widest discretion to choose a parenting plan that...

Colorado Child Custody ...

Colorado Child Custody Laws Custody may be awarded to either parent based on the best interest of the child, and shall consider all relevant factors, including: a) The wishes of the parents concerning parenting time. b) The wishes of the child, if sufficiently mature to express reasoned...

Connecticut Child Custo...

Connecticut Child Custody Laws In making or modifying any order with respect to custody or visitation, the court shall (1) be guided by the best interests of the child, giving consideration to the wishes of the child if the child is of sufficient age and capable of forming an intelligent...

Delaware Child Custody ...

Delaware Child Custody Laws The Court shall determine the legal custody and residential arrangements for a child in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the best interests of the child, the Court shall consider all relevant factors including: a) The wishes...

District of Columbia (D...

District of Columbia (D.C.) Child Custody Laws The best interest of the child will be the primary consideration in awarding custody. The court favors joint custody unless there is evidence of an intrafamily offense, abuse, neglect, parental kidnapping. The following factors are used...

Florida Child Custody L...

Florida Child Custody Laws The court shall determine all matters relating to custody of each minor child of the parties in accordance with the best interests of the child and in accordance with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. After considering all relevant...