Assumption: "In the best interests of the child means what the child says they want."
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What People Expect
The best interests of the child test means the court will simply do whatever the child says they want.
Court Reality
The court’s determination of a child's best interests typically involves multiple factors, including the child's wishes, while retaining the authority to make the final decision.
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The Gap?
"In the best interests of the child means what the child says they want."
Court Reality
The court’s determination of a child's best interests typically involves multiple factors, including the child's wishes, while retaining the authority to make the final decision.
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