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N.D. Cent. Code § 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.

Official source: North Dakota Legislative Branch. Reproduced from public-domain North Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.