Journal Issue: Children and Divorce Volume 4 Number 1 Spring/Summer 1994
Summary
This article reviews briefly the history of child custody decision making and describes current custodial arrangements in the United States. It examines both the manner in which parents and courts make decisions regarding custody and access, and the changes in visiting patterns in recent decades. The author discusses the impact of reforms in the law and the implementation of newer dispute resolution and educational interventions, and then makes recommendations for policy and practice.
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Contents
- Summary
- Introduction
- Custody Decision Making in Historical Context
- Type and Incidence of Custody Arrangements
- How Are Custody Arrangements Decided?
- Influences on Decision Making
- Factors Considered in Custody Determinations
- Access as a Primary Factor in Custody Determinations
- Specificity and Modifiability of Custody and Access Orders
- Policy Recommendations in Custody Determinations
- Judicial Education
- The Most Appropriate Standard
- Conclusions
- Endnotes
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Figures & Tables
- Table 1
