Divorce Minnesota Custody

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Factors considered in Divorce Minnesota Custody

The factors considered and evaluated by the court to determine the best interests of the child are as follows.

• The inclination of each parent to foster and allow continuing and frequent contact of the child and the other parent
• Let us assume that some domestic abuse has taken place between the parents or between another person and the parent. It is not important whether the person alleged to have performed this abuse ever was or is a family member of the parent. The impact of the actions of the abuser on the child is significant
• The cultural background of the child
• The tendency and ability of the parties to offer guidance, affection and love to the child as well as raise the child in the creed, religion and culture of the child and continue his/her education
• The physical and mental health of all the persons linked to the child custody case
• Any disability of the child or a prospective custodian shall not be a determinant of the custody of the child, except when the proposed custody plan does not result in the best interests of the child
• Whether the proposed or existing custodial house has some permanence as a family unit?
• The duration for which the child was placed in an acceptable and unwavering atmosphere, and the wish to continue the same
• The adjustment of the child in community, at school and residence
• The interrelationship and interaction of the child with the father, the mother, any siblings or any other individual who might impact the best interests of the child considerably
• How intimate the relationship between the child and each parent is?
• Who was the primary caretaker of the child?
• If the court concludes that the child has attained adequate age so as to speak out a preference regarding child custody, then the reasonable preference of the child
• The desires of the father and mother regarding the custody plan

The issue of Primary Caretaker in Divorce Minnesota Custody

Each parent must be prepared with independent documentation to endorse that he/she is the primary caretaker of the child. Such documentation comprises of the following. The parent must submit these documents to the custody evaluator.

• The school demands that the report cards and homework assignment should have parent's signature. This signature proves that the parent was actively involved in the school activities
• Medical records are an evidence that the parent accompanied the child to the dental or medical appointment
• Daycare and school information is also significant. The parent must know the daycare provider's and teacher's names. The parent must furnish maximum information regarding these topics. This enhances his/her credibility as an active parent
• The parent must be able to tell the names of the child's friends and the names of the activities this group enjoys

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