Continuing in the alphabet blog series, as it relates to terms you might encounter in a divorce, this post covers key “B” words or terms.
Perhaps the most common of terms in a divorce where custody is at issue is the “best interests” standard; this standard applies to all paternity and divorce cases that involve children. A trial court is charged to look out for the best interests of children. In other words, a trial court will not enter an order as to child custody, parenting time, or support or modify such orders unless it is in the children’s best interests.
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