New Jersey Statutes Annotated 9:2-4(c) sets forth the factors which the Court must consider in determining child custody. They are the following: 1. the parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate in matters relating to the child; 2. the parents' willingness to accept custody and any history of any unwillingness to allow parenting time not based on substantiated abuse; 3. the interaction and relationship of the child and its parents and siblings; 4. the history of domestic violence, if any; 5. the safety of the child and the safety of either parent from physical abuse by the other parent; 6. the preference of the child, when of sufficient age and capacity, to reason so as to form an intelligent decision: 7. the needs of the child; 8. the stability of the home environment offered; 9. the quality and continuity of the child's education; 10. the fitness of the parents, but a parent shall not be deemed to be unfit unless the parent's conduct has a substantial adverse effect on the child; 11. the geographical proximity of the parents' homes; 12. the extent and quality of the time spent with the child prior to or subsequent to the separation; 13. the parents' employment responsibilities; 14. the ages and the number of the children; 15. other factors as may appear to be relevant and appropriate.
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