The most important issue that any litigant will face is a Court’s determination as it pertains to the custody rights of parents with regard to their children.
The decisions litigants make regarding their desired custodial timeshare with the other parent are ones that are personal to them. It is not the place of a lawyer to advise their client what custodial arrangement is in the best interest of the children in question. Once a parent decides what custodial arrangement they believe is in the best interest of their child, the Court must decide whether or not the desires of one parent are more appropriate and relevant than the desires of the other parent. Custodial decisions should not be based on financial considerations, such as child support. Parents should focus solely on their children’s best interests. Obviously, issues of domestic violence, substance abuse, psychological abuse, alienation and other facts and factors are relevant for any determination as to what is in the best interest of the children.
These cases are emotional and complex, and often very expensive due to the hours required to document all necessary facts to demonstrate to the Court what is best for your children. If you are faced with a child custody dispute, you should seek an attorney experienced in child custody cases.
John D. Jones, Esq.
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