When a parent contests the legal decision-making goals of his or her co-parent, it can potentially cause emotional damage to the children.
Child custody cases are often the most emotional types of cases. They become heated when parents don’t see eye-to-eye with each other regarding the best interests of their children.
Parents sometimes allow their anger to dictate what direction the case will take – leading to unnecessary court appearances and a long, drawn-out case.
There are times when a parent thinks that if he or she accuses the other parent of abuse, it will benefit their case. Real abuse is one thing, but making false accusations to leverage a custody case will only cause delay, unnecessary expenses, possibly put the children under investigation, and in the long run, will hurt the case of the false accuser.
Avoid arguing with your spouse in front of your children. Children go through enough stress and strain with separate households. They don’t need to hear their parents yell at each other.
It is important for parents to follow the rules that the family law judge has set, especially when there is a child custody dispute. For parents who do not have a custody order in effect, they should seek such an order to resolve any issues they may have with current arrangements.
Keep in mind – judges do not like their orders to be ignored. Even if you aren’t happy with them, you need to follow them until it is further modified or changed. The temptation to do dishonest acts can have a detrimental impact on your custody case. Keep your emotions in check or they could unravel your entire case.
If you and your spouse are going through child custody disputes and aren’t sure about what to do, contact the Orange County family law offices of Amy M. Montes for the advice and help you need. Whether you are the mother or father, we strive to obtain a legal decision-making arrangement that meets your needs.
