A Closer Look at Custody Arrangements

The ending of a serious relationship is difficult enough. For parents who go through a divorce or separation, deciding on how to handle parenting and custody issues can make a tough situation heartrending. If you are like most parents, you hate the thought of missing out on important moments in your children’s growth, and you may worry about some aspects of your partner’s current abilities to parent or provide.

It can be tough to sort through how to make decisions about custody arrangements. If you are in this situation, consider the following:

• If you want to be legally or physically involved in the life of your child, you need to consider whether you want sole or joint custody.
• Most experts agree that as long as neither parent is abusive or neglectful, joint custody usually benefits the child the most.
• Working with an experienced custody attorney can help you get the results you want.
• Even if you want to keep your custody arrangements simple and out of court, working with a custody attorney can assure that everyone’s interests are protected and proceedings (such as in mediation) are legal.
• Do not give in to the temptation to agree to something at this point that you know you will not like later, just to ease the tension at this moment. Carefully consider what will be best for your children and for yourself.

Contact Us

If you are divorcing or considering a divorce, contact an Oceanside custody lawyer from Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646. Our understanding and dedicated attorneys are ready to work for the best outcome for you and your children.