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General question about custody factors in California.
Courts decide custody using the best interests of the child standard, weighing stability, each parent's involvement, and the logistics of a schedule spanning two counties.
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Judges in California apply the best-interests factors and often craft a long-distance parenting plan; the county of filing is usually where the child has lived for the past six months.
This answer is general legal information, not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship, and it is not a substitute for advice from a lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction.
