The most important criterion for establishing the conditions of custody in the interest of child, it is important to note that the law does not favor the mother in custody. In the case of Maura the court will focus on the deal that had been made before the birth of the child. Usually the court looks in the best interest of the child through these factors,
Parental capacity to meet the needs of the child
The emotional relationship between the child and each parent
The emotional relationship between the child and family members