Child custody in Maine

Child custody is an important issue with any divorce, whether it is contested or uncontested. As such, resolving child custody is one of the biggest steps any divorcing couple may make. To preserve the best interests of any child involved in a divorce case, custody may be awarded to one parent or both parents. When possible, joint legal custody is assigned to the parents however, one parent is usually awarded primary physical custody. Joint physical custody can be agreed upon by the parties or awarded by the court if it is deemed in the best interest of the child. If the child is mature enough to contribute his or her feelings on the matter, the child’s wishes as to custody may be considered and given weight by the court.