The Best Interests of the Child Standard (BICS), Despite Its

Multiple Choice

The best interests of the child standard (BICS) , despite its flexibility and wide acceptance, has some weaknesses. Which one of the following statements does NOT reflect a weakness of the BICS?

A) Vagueness of the criteria for custody decisions.
B) Possible escalation of conflicts and litigation between parents.
C) Asking courts to predict the future.
D) Presumption that mother is entitled to custody.