When determining whether or not a parent is fit to have custody over a child, if a parent has a mental illness,
A) they are automatically deemed unfit by the court, and the child is given to the "psychological parent."
B) the court looks at whether the parent's illness affects his or her parenting ability or relationship with the child.
C) the child is given to the parent without the mental illness.
D) It is possible that parent with the mental illness can get custody, but if he or she does, a live in nurse or chaperone must accompany parent and child at all times.

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The court evaluates if the mental illness impacts the parent's ability to care for the child or their relationship, rather than automatically deeming them unfit.

When Determining Whether or Not a Parent Is Fit to Have