As in determining the child’s best interest, the Supreme Court of Texas has provided a “non-exhaustive” list of “factors” for the courts to consider. These factors include:

the desires of the child
the emotional and physical needs of the child now and in the future
the emotional and physical danger to the child now and in the future
the parental abilities of the individuals seeking custody
the programs available to assist these individuals to promote the best interest of the child
the plans for the child by these individuals or by the agency seeking custody
the stability of the home or proposed placement
the acts or omissions of the parent that may indicate that the existing parent-child relationship is not a proper one
any excuse for the acts or omissions of the parent
The Court will also seek to determine whether parents can encourage a positive relationship with the other parent and whether both parents were equally involved in parenting the child prior to the custody suit. The Court considers the physical location of both parents and their proximity. It will also allow a child over the age of twelve to state with which parent he or she wants to live. But, the Court will make the final determination after considering all of the evidence and arguments.

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