When determining child custody in Canada a judge will consider items such as:
First and foremost the best interest of the children.
The parent-child relationship and bonding.
Parenting abilities of each individual.
Each parent’s mental, physical and emotional health.
The typical schedule of both parents and children.
Available support systems of each parent (for example, help and involvement of grandparents or other close relatives).
Sibling issues. Generally, brothers and sisters will be kept together, but under some circumstances it may be necessary to consider separating them.
Care arrangements before the separation. Who was the primary care giver?
The child’s wishes. The Office of the Children’s Lawyer is often appointed by the court to help in determining the child’s wishes. Once a child turns 12 years of age, his or her wishes to live with one parent or another are usually respected by the courts.
First and foremost the best interest of the children.
The parent-child relationship and bonding.
Parenting abilities of each individual.
Each parent’s mental, physical and emotional health.
The typical schedule of both parents and children.
Available support systems of each parent (for example, help and involvement of grandparents or other close relatives).
Sibling issues. Generally, brothers and sisters will be kept together, but under some circumstances it may be necessary to consider separating them.
Care arrangements before the separation. Who was the primary care giver?
The child’s wishes. The Office of the Children’s Lawyer is often appointed by the court to help in determining the child’s wishes. Once a child turns 12 years of age, his or her wishes to live with one parent or another are usually respected by the courts.