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Washington WPF DRPSCU 08.0555 - Notice of Confirmation of Child Custody Determination
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How to fill out Washington WPF DRPSCU 08.0555 - Notice Of Confirmation Of Child Custody Determination?
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It is a common misconception that family law courts prefer mothers in custody battles. People will tell you that mothers always win primary custody. (Unless you are talking to a divorce lawyer.)Family law courts base their decisions on the best interests of the child.
The most important factor in deciding who gets custody is the best interests of each child. To find out what is in a child's best interest, judges consider these factors, among others:children's physical and mental health. physical and mental health of the parent who wants custody.
The parent's ability and willingness to support the child if custody is lost. The condition of the living accommodation found in each of the parent's home. The ability of each parent to ensure a stable, loving environment. The impact on a child's education if the custody is granted.
Because so much modern child bearing is non-marital, and because mothers of such children are much more likely to have a substantial relationship with their children than are such fathers, mothers of children born out of wedlock are more likely to be awarded custody.
In California, either parent can have custody of the children, or the parents can share custody. The judge makes the final decision about custody and visitation but usually will approve the arrangement (the parenting plan) that both parents agree on.
Age of the children. Each parent's living situation. Each parent's willingness to support the other's relationship with the children. Each parent's relationship with the children before the divorce. Children's preferences. Continuity and stability.
Although it has not always been so, today's courts will generally award custody to whichever parent would be in the best interests of the child. However, in the past, custody of young children (typically under five years old) normally went to the mother of the child if the parents divorced.
Statistics show that women are awarded child custody in nearly 90 percent of all cases. And while a bias against men in child custody cases has been around for decades, let's explain why this is happening from a legal perspective.
Nationwide, a father is likely to receive about 35% of child custody time.