The availability of extended family.

The child's sibling relationships.

The well-reasoned preference of the child, based on the child's developmental stage, maturity and judgment.

The attempts of a party to turn the child against the other party, except in cases of abuse where reasonable safety measures are necessary to protect the safety of the child. A party's reasonable concerns for the safety of the child and the party's reasonable efforts to protect the child shall not be considered attempts to turn the child against the other party. A child's deficient or negative relationship with a party shall not be presumed to be caused by the other party.

Which party is more likely to maintain a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship with the child adequate for the child's emotional needs.

Which party is more likely to attend to the daily physical, emotional, developmental, educational and special needs of the child.

The proximity of residences of the parties.

Each party's availability to care for the child or ability to make appropriate child-care arrangements.

The level of conflict between the parties and the willingness and ability of the parties to cooperate with one another. A party's effort to protect a child or self from abuse by another party is not evidence of unwillingness or inability to cooperate with that party.

The history of drug or alcohol abuse of a party or member of a party's household.

xviii. The mental and physical condition of a party or member of a party's household.

Any other relevant factor.

The first form in this packet is the Confidential Information Form (Form #1). There is certain information that is deemed to be confidential. The Confidential Information Form is designed to protect this confidential information and to prevent the public from accessing this information. Any confidential information should NOT be placed on any documents filed with the Court, other than the Confidential Information Form (Form #1).

What is considered confidential information?

Confidential Information that pertains to custody actions:

■ Child’s Names and Dates of Birth

■ Abuse Victim's Address and Other Contact Information in family court actions (Including: employer's name, address, and work schedule).

An Abuse Victim is anyone who has been granted a protective order pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act