What factors does the Court take into consideration in custody of children?

The factors considered by the court before making order for custody of children are provided for under section 125(2) of the Law of Marriage Act, 1971, and these are: 

(a). Welfare of each independent infant child, court is not bound to place or all children in custody of one person, and 

(b). Wishes of the parents/child, and 

(c). Wishes of the infant/child where he/she is of age to express independent opinion, and 

(d). Customs of the community to which parties belong.