3 Important Facts for Mothers in Child Custody Battles
If you are a mother fighting for custody of your children in a particularly contentious child custody case, you may have some specific needs and considerations for your case. While it is true that historically fathers had a more difficult time getting a fair outcome to custody battles, the tide has turned. Now, many courts put less value on nurturing and parenting skills, and more on factors like income than they used to. For some mothers, this means they have fewer advantages in their case. Another troubling fact is that some extremist groups are working to discount any allegations of abuse made about fathers by their wives or children. If you are in such a situation, consider the following facts:
- Working with an experienced custody attorney can assist you in knowing how to present your strengths as a parent to the court.
- No matter how much or little you work outside the home, emphasize to the courts all the things that you do to care for your children. Make sure that you are on top of all of their educational and medical needs, and aware of any recent important events in their lives.
- Although men get custody less often than women, this is mostly because they request it less often. When they do, they are actually quite likely to be awarded custody, so it will be all the more important to present a compelling argument for your own custody claim.
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The Oceanside custody lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, understand the difficulties and complexities of a custody battle. We are prepared to support you in your case as a mother seeking custody of her children, no matter the particulars of your case. Contact us by calling 760-722-7646 today.