Monday, March 24, 2014

NEW HAMPSHIRE Part 11

Best Interests of the Child

A family court in New Hampshire will determine child custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors included in a best interest of the child determination are:

    The child's relationship with each parent
    Each parent's ability to provide the child with a loving environment
    Each parent's ability to provide for the child
    The child's adjustment to school and community and the potential affect of a change
    Each parent's willingness to support the child's ability to be in contact with the other parent
    Each parent's ability to communicate, cooperate with each other, and make decisions for the child
    The child's developmental needs, as well as each parent's ability to provide for those needs
    Any history of abuse and the impact of that abuse on the child's relationship with his/her parents
    The child's wishes, if the court determines that the child is mature enough to make such a decision (generally age 12 and older)
    Other additional relevant factors

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