N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09.4-11

Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 14-09.4-11 - Best interest of child

In determining whether an order of custody or visitation to a nonparent is in the best interest of a child, the court shall consider:

1. The nature and extent of the relationship between the child and the parent;

2. The nature and extent of the relationship between the child and the nonparent;

3. The views of the child, taking into account the age and maturity of the child;

4. Past or present conduct by a party, or individual living with a party, which poses a risk to the physical, emotional, or psychological well-being of the child;

5. The likely impact of the requested order on the relationship between the child and the parent;

6. The applicable factors in section 14-09-06.2; and

7. Any other factor affecting the best interest of the child.

N.D.C.C. § 14-09.4-11

Added by S.L. 2019, ch. 131 (SB 2051),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2019 and applicable to a proceeding commenced before 8/1/2019 in which a final order has not been entered and to a proceeding commenced on or after 8/1/2019.