ISSUES THAT CAN AFFECT YOUR CHILD CUSTODY CASE
c
Clients want to protect their children
from the divorce process, but they also want to put forth the
most effective defense possible. Fortunately, these two goals actually
support one another.
c
The role of the court is to safeguard the
best interests of the children. When a case goes before a judge, he or she is trying to
make that determination.
c
The best strategy in a divorce or
child custody case is to do what’s in
the best interest of the children before
the litigation process is
complete, before the judge is forced to make a difficult choice based on limited evidence.
c
DO WHAT NORMAL, RESPONSIBLE
PARENTS WOULD DO
Reassure your children that
everything is going to be okay and take the time to listen to their
feelings.
cLet your children know that the legal issues are not their
fault.
c
Ensure emotional stability in their lives,
as well as in their daily life. Parents
should stick to their agreed-upon
schedule when it comes to the child’s
routine and visitations.
c
Most importantly, keep children out of
the legal and personal problems you have with your
spouse.
c
Children should not be involved in your
arguments or in the details of the
divorce. They should not be
asked to help you in your case
against the other parent.
c
Instead, do what you can to protect
your children. You’ll be able to
improve your legal position, and,
hopefully, you’ll experience less
stress during the process as well.
To learn more about the right approach to your
child custody case, contact
Los Angeles divorce attorney
Charles M. Green.