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Based on the best interests of the child, 3 types of custody may be awarded:
(1) responsibilities for the child's welfare are divided, either exclusively or proportionately. The responsibilities to be divided are: primary physical residence, parent-child contact, support, education, medical and dental care, religious upbringing, travel boundaries and expenses, and any other aspects. A parent awarded responsibility for any aspect may be required to inform the other parent of any major changes; (2) parental responsibilities are shared [most or all of the responsibilities are made on the basis of joint decisions and the parents retain equal parental rights and responsibilities; and (3) 1 parent is granted full and exclusive rights and responsibility for the child's welfare, except for the responsibility of child support.
The factors to be considered are:
(1) the age of the child; (2) the motivation of the parents and their capacities to give the child love, affection, and guidance; (3) the preference of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and capacity; (4) the length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity; (5) the desire and ability of each parent to allow an open and loving frequent relationship between the child and the other parent; (6) the child's adjustment to his or her home, school, and community; (7) the relationship of the child with parents, siblings, and other significant family members; (8) the stability of the home environment likely to be offered by each parent; (9) a need to promote continuity and stability in the life of the child; (10) the parent's capacity and willingness to cooperate; (11) methods for dispute resolution; (12) the effect on the child of 1 parent having sole authority over his or her upbringing; (13) the existence of any domestic violence or ch
[Maine Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 19-A, Sections 1501 and 1653].
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