District of Columbia Child Custody Factors

1. Wishes of the child as to his or her custodian.
2. Wishes of the child’s parent or parents as to the child’s custody.
3. Interaction and interrelationship of the child with his or her parent or parents, his or her siblings, and any other person who may emotionally or psychologically affect the child’s best interest.
4. Child’s adjustment to his or her home, school, and community.
5. Mental and physical health of all individuals involved.
6. Evidence of an intrafamily offense.
7. Capacity of the parents to communicate and reach shared decisions affecting the child’s welfare.
8. Willingness of the parents to share custody
9. Prior involvement of each parent in the child’s life.
10. Potential disruption of the child’s social and school life.
11. Geographic proximity of the parental homes as this relates to the practical considerations of the child’s residential schedule.
12. Demands of parental employment.
13. Age and number of children.
14. Sincerity of each parent’s request.
15. Parent’s ability to financially support a joint custody arrangement.
16. Impact on social welfare programs.
17. Benefit to the parents.

D.C. Code Sec. 16-914(3)



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