When dreaming of our child's life we do not normal foresee a need to seek child custody. However, kids are being caught in the middle between parents, more and more often. Unfortunately, the parents feelings for each other will fuel their desire to win the case or beat the other parent, instead of focusing on their original intent, to spend the most time with the child they love. Some cases, the battle becomes very ugly for all the wrong reasons. If you are looking for help with your child custody case, here is some advice, in spite of what your reasoning may be.
Honesty is your best choice, regardless of what the other chooses. Questions are the norm when you are walking through the child custody process. Working with a mediator or even going to court will mean even more questions. Honesty when answering these questions will be best. While answering don't embellish the story, or lie about what happened. Adding aspects to your story, to make you look better will be tempting, but try to resist this. If spending more time with your kids is a priority, then be sure to stick to the truth. Lies or half truths will most often be discovered, and your case will suffer.
Typically, there are specific reasons that sole custody is awarded. A drug free home will be a priority for the judge if one of the parents has a drug habit. Research child custody cases in your area and others as well. If you find yourself on the "wrong" side of your child custody case, this can be even more important. Learn everything you can about what changes you need to make in your own life to help the case end in your favor.
Be sure to work in tandem with your child's other parent. The judge will see this, if your case has to go to court and it will have a positive impact on the outcome. Put yourself in the other parents shoes. In no way does this mean that you have to give in to the other parent's demands though. In the end, as long as your child is safe, try to come to a mutual place where both parties needs and expectations are met. And keep in mind, it is not about winning. The goal should be to make sure the situation is the best you can work out for your kids.
Reasons vary for why people seek child custody. Why you seek help, be sure to remember these two things. The most important of these two is to keep in mind that your child's best interest come first. Also, if you have to go to court, the more you know the better off you will be.
Honesty is your best choice, regardless of what the other chooses. Questions are the norm when you are walking through the child custody process. Working with a mediator or even going to court will mean even more questions. Honesty when answering these questions will be best. While answering don't embellish the story, or lie about what happened. Adding aspects to your story, to make you look better will be tempting, but try to resist this. If spending more time with your kids is a priority, then be sure to stick to the truth. Lies or half truths will most often be discovered, and your case will suffer.
Typically, there are specific reasons that sole custody is awarded. A drug free home will be a priority for the judge if one of the parents has a drug habit. Research child custody cases in your area and others as well. If you find yourself on the "wrong" side of your child custody case, this can be even more important. Learn everything you can about what changes you need to make in your own life to help the case end in your favor.
Be sure to work in tandem with your child's other parent. The judge will see this, if your case has to go to court and it will have a positive impact on the outcome. Put yourself in the other parents shoes. In no way does this mean that you have to give in to the other parent's demands though. In the end, as long as your child is safe, try to come to a mutual place where both parties needs and expectations are met. And keep in mind, it is not about winning. The goal should be to make sure the situation is the best you can work out for your kids.
Reasons vary for why people seek child custody. Why you seek help, be sure to remember these two things. The most important of these two is to keep in mind that your child's best interest come first. Also, if you have to go to court, the more you know the better off you will be.
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