The Judge may consider the following factors in a custody dispute:

Age of the children - Some judges still believe that younger children should live with their mothers, especially if the mother has been the primary caregiver.
Living situation of each parent - Sometimes, the parent who stays in the family home is granted custody of the children because it allows the children stability and continuity in their daily lives.

Each parent’s willingness to support the other’s relationship with the
Children – The degree of co-operation between the parents and the record of meeting the parenting schedule will also affect the judge’s decision. A judge is much more likely to grant joint legal custody where you are able to make decisions effectively.

Each parent’s relationship with the children before the divorce – If you were not much involved in your children’s lives during the marriage, but suddenly develop a strong desire to spend more time with the children once the marriage has ended, then the judge will evaluate your change of heart and ensure that the custody request isn’t being made primarily to win out over the other parent.

Children’s preferences – If the child has reached the age of 14 years, the child shall have the right to select the parent with whom he or she desires to live.

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