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Play area includes parks, clubs, or recreational places the child goes to. Parents may disagree about changing them after divorce. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling.
Sleep pattern includes sleep and wake times, nighttime routine, and the child's psychological comfort. Parents may disagree about changing it after divorce. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling.
Diet includes the type of food, meal times, and health restrictions. Parents may disagree about changing it after divorce. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling.
Play routine includes the daily activities the child engages in for entertainment. Parents may disagree about changing it after divorce. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling.
Social environment includes friends, relatives, school, and activities. Parents may disagree about changing it after divorce. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling.
Communication pattern includes calls, messages, and electronic visits. Parents may disagree about changing it after divorce. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling.
Parenting style includes rules, behaviors, discipline, and rewards. Parents may disagree about changing it after divorce. The court verifies the best interests of the child before ruling.
The child's psychological health is one of the most important elements of the court's assessment in divorce cases. Separation may cause anxiety or disorder if the situation is not managed properly. The court verifies the environment in which the child lives. It may request psychological reports if signs of impact appear. The child remains the priority in every decision.
A child's academic achievement may be affected due to stress resulting from divorce. The court verifies the child's academic performance before and after separation. It may request reports from the school. This factor is important in custody decisions.
