Legal Definitions - custody hearing

A custody hearing is a legal proceeding where a judge decides who will have custody of a child. This usually happens during a divorce or separation. The judge will listen to both parents and any witnesses to determine what is in the best interest of the child.

For example, if a couple is getting a divorce and they have a child, they may go to court for a custody hearing. The judge will hear from both parents and any witnesses, such as teachers or doctors, to decide who should have custody of the child.