The formula H2O is also the molecular formula of water. For non-molecular substances such as table salt, we represent the composition with an empirical formula. Sodium chloride is represented by NaCl, meaning that sodium and chlorine ratio in sodium chloride is 1 to 1. Again, the subscript 1 is omitted. Since table salt is an ionic compound, the formula implies that numbers of Na+ ions, and Cl- ions are the same in the solid.
When a court is making a parenting order, the Family Law Act 1975 requires it to regard the best interests of the child as the most important consideration.Parents are encouraged to use this principle when making parenting plans. Any family violence involving the child or a member of the childâs family. 2  Any family violence order that applies to the child or a member of the childâs family, if: 3  the order is a final order, or. 4  the making of the order was contested by a person.
Missouri law doesnât state a specific age when the court must consider childrenâs custodial preferences. Instead, judges decide how much weight to give a childâs preference on a case-by-case basis. Generally, however, older childrenâs preferences will be given more weight than younger childrenâs opinions. When children are 12 or older, their opinions usually factor into the custody decision. The court can choose not to consider very young childrenâs opinions at all. The childâs custodial preference doesnât outweigh any other factors in the courtâs decision.