dos and do not during child custody battles

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Child custody and guardianship are legal terms which are used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent and his or her child, such as the right of the parent to make decisions for the child, and the parent's duty to care for the child.


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If you divorce with small children, deciding custody will be one of the issues you deal with during the divorce process.

The main types of custody are Legal, Physical and Joint or, a variation on one or the other.

Some couples are able to make these arrangements amicably, while others end up engaged in custody battles that last for several months.


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If you find yourself engaged in a custody battle, there are several things you should do to improve your chances of winning in court. There are also some things you should avoid if you don’t want to put your case in jeopardy.

Following the dos and don’ts will help you convince the court you are a competent parent who can provide a stable home for your children.


Do everything in your power to convince the court you are a competent parent.

Do keep records that could help you win your case.

Do ask the court to order a home evaluation.

Do demonstrate a willingness to work with your spouse for the good of your children.

Do hire an experienced Houston divorce lawyer.


Don’t ignore requests from the court.Don’t lie to the judge.Don’t try to turn your children against their other parent.


Child custody laws are almost always created and enforced by individual states, not the federal government.

In general, courts tend to award physical child custody to the parent who demonstrates the most financial security, adequate parenting skills and the least disruption for the child.

Both parents continue to share legal child custody until the minor has reached the age of 18 or becomes legally emancipated.


One important thing to keep in mind during and after child custody proceedings is the court's right to change its mind at any time. If enough objective evidence reaches the court's ears, custody arrangements can be amended quickly.


If you are in the midst of a child custody dispute, do not hesitate to contact Attorney Ned Gill III, an experienced family law attorney.

Attorney Ned Gill will carefully examine your case and fight for your rights to custody and visitation.

Children grow up so fast, and denying you the ability to see them on a regular basis can drastically affect your parent-child relationship, as well as result in many missed important life events.

Contact our Bellaire office today for your initial free consultation.Website - http://www.attorneynedgill.com/ E-mail - [email protected] Call - 713-271-

8383

Website - http://www.attorneynedgill.com/

Email - [email protected] Address – Attorney Ned Gill III

6575 West Loop South, 6th Floor Bellaire, Texas - 77401 Phone - 713-271-8383 Fax - 713-271-2112

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