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<blockquote><tt>(3) An agreement or order is not in the best interests of a child unless it protects, to the greatest extent possible, the child's physical, psychological and emotional safety, security and well-being.</tt></blockquote> | <blockquote><tt>(3) An agreement or order is not in the best interests of a child unless it protects, to the greatest extent possible, the child's physical, psychological and emotional safety, security and well-being.</tt></blockquote> | ||
In making | In making decisions about custody and access under the ''Divorce Act'', or parental responsibilities, parenting time and contact under the ''Family Law Act'', the court will take into account a whole range of factors, including some of the following: | ||
*Who looked after the child most of the time during the marriage? | *Who looked after the child most of the time during the marriage? | ||
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*How much will each parent work to encourage the child to spend time with the other parent? | *How much will each parent work to encourage the child to spend time with the other parent? | ||
*What plans do the parents have to look after and care for the child? | *What plans do the parents have to look after and care for the child? | ||
*How well can the parents | *How well can the parents cooperate and communicate with each other? | ||
*How will the order proposed by the applicant affect the child? | *How will the order proposed by the applicant affect the child? | ||
*Will the proposed order be in the child's long-term best interests? | *Will the proposed order be in the child's long-term best interests? | ||
