What factors do Ontario courts consider when deciding child custody? Under the Children’s Law Reform Act (CLRA), the child’s best interests are the top priority.

📌 Key Factors in Custody Decisions:
✔ The child’s emotional and physical needs
✔ Parenting history & involvement in caregiving
✔ The child’s relationship with each parent
✔ The child’s preferences (if mature enough)
✔ Each parent’s stability and cooperation
✔ History of family violence or abuse

🏡 Understanding these factors can help you navigate custody disputes more effectively.

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Struggling with child custody or parenting time disputes? When parents cannot agree, the court intervenes based on the child’s best interests.

📌 Key Custody Disputes Explained:
✔ Decision-Making Authority: Who makes key choices about education, health, and religion?
✔ Parenting Time Schedules: How will time be shared fairly between parents?
✔ Best Interests of the Child: Courts prioritize stability, emotional bonds, and parental involvement.
✔ Legal Custody Options: Sole custody vs. joint custody arrangements

⚖️ Ontario’s courts focus on maintaining strong parent-child relationships while ensuring the child’s safety and well-being.

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