So what exactly does the “best interests of the child” mean when it comes to child custody cases? This can include anything from the child’s age, gender, and mental and physical health, to the lifestyle and other social factors of the parents.
If you have been awarded custody, it’s important to keep in mind that it is almost always in the child’s best interest to have a great deal of contact with both parents. We recommend that you do your best to facilitate this relationship and work with your ex-spouse to ensure an adequate visitation schedule is followed.
It’s important to understand that in any custody decision, the judge is going to look at stability as a primary factor in any decision. We will ensure that this is an important focus when presenting your case.
Did you know that divorce orders of one state are automatically validated in all states? Courts in all states honor and uphold divorce decisions made by other courts.
While no divorce is necessarily easy, they can be even more challenging when there are children involved. Let’s discuss the different types of custody arrangements that might work in your situation.
With an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree to the divorce and have no outstanding disagreements concerning issues such as maintenance and property division. This is always preferable, as this type of divorce is simpler and less costly as well.