In most cases, it is best for both parents to discuss their child`s individual needs and agree on where a child will live and how they will spend time with their parents. E. Do not interfere with the other parent`s schedule without that parent`s consent. Neither parent will schedule activities for the children during the other parent`s scheduled parental leave without the prior consent of the other parent. If a family court makes a decision about a child, the court will make an order that is in the best interests of the child. Sometimes, if custody of a parent would harm the children, the courts give custody to someone other than the parents because it is in the best interests of the children. .