The court plays a significant role in determining what is in the best interests of your child. The court considers all aspects including physical, educational, spiritual, emotional as well as preferential requirements of a child, so it makes a study of homes of both parents, along with schools, location, neighborhoods and facilities, before making a decision on custody.
Although the courts have the best interests in mind, there cant be anyone more important in making the best decision for their children than parents. Parents should try and settle their Child Custody issues outside the courts. A custody decision arrived on your own with two agreeing parents is more desirable than the one which is disputed a determined by the court.
Preparing for the Child Custody trial, you should possess certain documents and information related to your children, which will help determine the best interests of your child. It is better if you maintained a record of your childrens life about events which affect them, like visiting with the other parent, grandparents, doctors appointment, school activities, family and religious activities, medical appointments and counseling dates,...