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Getting custody of your children when divorcing can be a big challenge. As a child custody specialist, I can guide you successfully through the process!
Most courts prefer a shared or joint custody arrangement. When a parent wants sole custody, I often tell them that they will have to show having sole custody will be in the best interest of the child.
For over 35 years, as a divorce attorney, mediator and child custody specialist,
I have guided thousands of parents on how to prepare properly so they
get the custody arrangement they want.
If getting custody of your children is important to you, here are some
of my suggestions:
1. Don’t Talk Negatively About Your Ex!
Your children may ask difficult questions. It’s important to be honest, but you need to be positive and not bad-mouth your spouse. Keep your opinions and feelings to yourself. Don’t put the weight of speaking negatively about your spouse on your child. Speak to family, friends or a therapist, not to your child.
2. Don’t Misuse Alcohol or Drugs!
Don't misuse alcohol or drugs especially when you are with your children.
This behavior will provide ammunition for your spouse. Making a poor choice hurts your children. You cannot behave in any way that will put your children at risk. Your role as a parent is to make good choices that will protect your children.
3. Don’t Be Late For Visits!
Don’t make this mistake! It disappoints your child! Show up, arrive on time, show your children they matter. Let them know they are a priority! Being irresponsible in this way can communicate to your spouse or the court that you are not a committed parent. Divorce is very hard on children. Try to demonstrate as often as possible that you are reliable, their protector, and you love them.
4. Don’t Talk About Your Divorce With Your Children!
You may be tempted to do so, but don’t. Let your children be children.
Do not burden them with an adult subject. Don’t demonstrate poor judgment. Don’t ask them questions about your spouse. Don’t share details with your child.
Going to court is not the only way to get custody of your child. You can also discuss custody using the process of divorce mediation. If a parent is not capable of having custody and understands this, custody can be arranged mutually by the spouses without going into a court setting.
This process is more family friendly, less expensive and can happen quicker than going to court!
As a divorce attorney, mediator, and child custody specialist, I have helped many parents negotiate custody arrangements that suit the needs of each parent.
Sometimes sole custody serves the children better if there is a spouse who is medically ill, mentally ill, abusive, dealing with an addiction, abandonment, or incarceration.
If you need help with custody of any type, sole or joint, I can help you secure the type of custody that will be in the “best interest” of your child.
For over 35 years, as a divorce attorney/mediator, and child custody specialists, my litigation partner and I have fought for the rights of children and their families in the divorce process.
We are the child custody dream team!
Let us help you and your family. Call now to schedule your free consultation.
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FREE 1 HOUR CONSULTATIONS are
conveniently conducted virtually to reduce risk.
We look forward to helping you secure the custody of your child.
Stay healthy & safe!
Warm regards,
Lois
If you want custody of your child, call child custody specialist New York Divorce Lawyer Lois Brenner now to schedule your free consultation 212.734.1551.