When it comes tochild custody, there are some pretty standard factors that a court looks at when deciding the nature of custody arrangements and child support. Knowing what these factors are can give you an advantage when fighting for full or shared custody. Here are the nine things that a court will be looking at when deciding custody arrangements. 

Without a doubt, one of the toughest aspects of divorce is dealing with holidays. For newly single dads, Father's Day can be especially tough. Many fathers don't have primary custody of their children, so they may only see their kids for part of the day or possibly not at all.

The past always comes back to haunt us. What is even more detrimental is when this happens during divorce proceedings. The following are events that may have taken place in your single or married life that will affect how your divorce turns out today. If you are considering filing for a divorce, keep these parts of your past in mind so you can be better prepared to handle it when your soon-to-be ex-spouse brings the skeletons from your closet to light.