Many people have gone through it on the same level – they got divorced and realized that child custody would now be at the center of their lives. Child custody determinations are never easy. In fact, they may be one of the most difficult things that you have had to experience in your entire life, which is why we are there for you to make the process that much easier. However, there is one thing that you must understand: With a little help, you can make custody work. Working with the other parent, your ex-spouse, may seem like miles away but that is far from the truth. We will help you by providing you with some useful tips and explaining why it is never a bad idea to have an experienced attorney on your side!
Helpful Tips for Custody “Survivors”
You made it this far. Your child is in the midst of divorce just as you are, but there are ways to lighten the situation and help them through one of the most difficult things that they will ever experience in their own young lives, as well as making things much easier for you. Here are our useful tips for those going through a joint custody schedule:
Being Watchful When Speaking: As you may have already heard through the courts, you should never speak ill of your ex-spouse in front of your child. The child could take these words to heart and blame the divorce on themselves as a result. The child may think negatively about themselves when they hear negative things about their mother or father. Keep your feelings to yourself and allow your child to form their own opinions.
Remembering the Children: You must always remember that this is not about you, but the children instead. You may be so focused on the divorce and what went wrong in the relationship that you may not focus on the needs of the child, who is dealing with the harshest of emotions. Set aside your ego and raise your child to the best of your ability.
Being Realistic: You must always be realistic about your own schedule and commitments. Look at the facts surrounding your case instead of allowing fear to take hold.
Custody Arrangements That Fit: You should always choose the custody arrangement that works for your children’s age, activities, and needs. This means that you should consider important aspects like your children’s personality, career and social commitments, and child-care arrangements between homes.
Finding Communication Agreements: Communication is key, which is why you should choose the best method. This is the best way to tackle any troubles that come up with your child custody order, and adjustments that need to be made over time.
How We Can Help You
Now that you understand what is needed from you in a custody case, you may wonder how we can be of assistance. Through negotiation tactics, we can help you avoid too many of the emotions regarding custody cases that may take hold and disrupt your case in the worst ways. We will help you remain level-headed about your case as well as be an unbiased voice for you. Along with that, we can also help you manage deadlines and paperwork when you are going through the complex court process. Focus on your divorce and let us take care of the difficult stuff.
Are you looking for somebody that can speak on your behalf in court? Many people do not understand the specific laws about child custody that may affect their case, which is why it is vital to have an experienced attorney through this process. Give us a call today for more information on how we can help you. At The Law Offices of Amy M. Montes, we care about your case and will help you with anything we can.
