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.