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=====Factors=====
There are two sets of factors that the court will consider in making an order for custody: orders about parental responsibilities and decision-making responsibility, the factors set out in the legislation and the additional factors that have developed through the courts. As far as the legislation is concerned, section 16(8) of the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' provides that: XXXXXXX
<blockquote><tt>In making an order under this section, the court shall take into consideration only the best interests of the child of the marriage as determined by reference to the condition, means, needs and other circumstances of the child.</tt></blockquote>