What is a stable environment for a child?

What is a stable environment for a child?

A stable environment provides a sense of constancy, predictability, routine, and continuity, essential to child well-being. Children should never be caught in loyalty conflicts between their parents, and need to be assured that the care and nurture of each of their parents will not be interrupted.

How do courts determine best interest of the child?

Each parent’s ability (and of any other relevant person) to look after the child’s needs. Characteristics of a child or parent that the court thinks are important, including their maturity, sex, lifestyle and background. Each parent’s attitude to the child and their parental responsibilities.

Is 50/50 custody the same as joint custody?

Joint physical custody is not necessarily 50/50. Parents living apart need to decide how to divide children’s time between two households (physical custody), and they also need to decide how they will make big and small childrearing decisions (legal custody).

What do private investigators look for in a child custody case?

The court will look at the parents’ lifestyles and stability to make their decision. They will also consider whether either parent has a criminal record, evidence of neglect or abuse, history of violent behavior, abuse of alcohol or drugs, and many other factors.

How do you tell if a PI is watching you?

If you see the same vehicle parked in your neighborhood, and you later see the same vehicle parked at the grocery store, the bank, your favorite restaurant or near your work, you might have an investigator watching you.

What does a child investigator look for?

An investigator may be able to provide evidence that shows the subject party engaging in behaviour that is dangerous, criminal, inappropriate or in breach of an order issued by a court. Some examples include proof of drug use or excessive alcohol consumption, dangerous driving and neglect or abuse of a child.