W.N. v. S.M.’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “The trial court possesses broad 4 HRS § 571-46(b) provides: (b) In determining what constitutes the best interest of the child under this section, the court shall consider, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Any history of sexual or physical abuse of a child by a parent; (2) Any history of neglect or emotional abuse of a child by a parent; (3) The overall quality of the parent-child relationship; (4) The history of caregiving or parenting by each parent prior and subsequent to a marital or other type of separation; (5) Each parent's cooperation in developing 4 NOT FOR PUBLICATION IN WEST'S HAWAI#I REPORTS AND PACIFIC REPORTER discretion in making custody decisions and in its determination of what is in the best interests of the child.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. NB v. GT

2. “a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. SG v. BA

3. “It is well settled that in child custody cases the paramount concern is the best interests of the child.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. NB v. GT