• Whether the physical, psychological, or emotional needs and development of the child will benefit from the appointment of joint managing conservators.
• The ability of the parents to give first priority to the welfare of the child and reach shared decisions in the child's best interest.
• Whether each parent can encourage and accept a positive relationship between the child and the other parent.

whether both parents participated in child rearing before the filing of the suit.

• The geographical proximity of the parents' residences.
• If the child is 12 years of age or older, the child's preference, if any, regarding the person to have the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the child.
• Any other relevant factor.