09/24/2025
One common misperception that still floats around from time to time is the notion that the court system favors women in custody and divorce disputes. While old biases may have played a role, the experience at Gladiator Law Firm has shown that those biases are no longer prevalent.
Courts today examine what is in the child's best interest to determine custody. There are 16 current custody factors the courts are required to examine. After legislation approved in June, there is "substantial weighted consideration" given to the factors which would impact a child's safety.
However, other factors to consider include things such as the level of cooperation and conflict between the parties which would include whether one party would be more likely to encourage and permit frequent and continuing contact with the child and the other party and the attempts by a party to turn the child against the other party, except in cases of abuse.
The courts will look at education, sibling and family relationships, the well-reasoned preference of the child, based on the child's developmental stage, maturity and judgment, how far apart the parties live, drug or alcohol abuse, the mental and physical condition of a party or member of a party's household, and any other relevant factor.
Understanding how a judge is going to make a ruling can be all the difference in determining whether your child's best interests are going to be served in court. It can also prepare parents to adequately fight for their parental rights.
At Gladiator Law the goal isn't simply to win your custody case, but to put you in a position in life to adequately meet the custody factors listed above.
Contact Gladiator Law Firm today if you are going through a custody dispute and need representation!