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In the landmark case of Troxel v. Granville (2000), the Supreme Court ruled that:
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Courts should consider the best interests of the child when making custody decisions.
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In Troxel v. Granville, the Supreme Court held that the state's interference with a parent's fundamental right to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children must be supported by a compelling state interest and must be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. The Court found that the state's interest in protecting the welfare of children was compelling, but that the statute in question was not narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.