Family courts consider parental fitness as a key part of child custody rulings. Ascertaining what's in the best interest of the child or children involved includes assessing the status of the parents. When one parent is more stable compared to the other, the court can opt to award sole custody to that particular parent. Therefore, parental fitness is typically a mechanism applied in custody battles. Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean pointing out the shortfalls of the other parent.
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