What factors do Missouri judges consider in child custody determinations?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, October 23, 2015. Child custody is among the most important issues a couple will deal with when terminating their relationship. The uncertainty of the outcome can be very trying. Unfortunately, the outcome of the process is not easy to determine in advance, because judges have a significant amount of discretion in making a decision. Under Missouri law, judges are charged with making custody determinations in accordance with the best interests of the child. All relevant factors are supposed to be considered when determining what is in the best interests of a child,