It is not considered. Custody and child support are two separate matters and judges are not allowed to consider child support (its payment or its use) as a part

It is not considered. Custody and child support are two separate matters and judges are not allowed to consider child support (its payment or its use) as a part of their decision on custody, per federal law. The custody system does not work at all how you’d intuitively guess. Courts do not put the children with “the best parent.” I’ve so many friends who are in anguish because their children are abused by the custodial parent and the courts refuse to take any action. 90%+ of all custody appeal requests are denied without being heard. Assuming our custody system is reasonable, fair, or expeditious is a luxury only had by those who have never been at its mercy.