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If you have been involved in a divorce case involving children in family court, one of the common phrases you have probably seen in their decisions is “the best interests of the child.” This standard is most frequently seen in child custody and visitation decisions, where it is considered critical to determining the rights that each parent will have with respect to their children. But what exactly does it mean for something to be in the best interests of the child, and what criteria do they use to determine that? Continue reading ““The Best Interests of the Child” in Family Court Decisions”