Child Custody is determined by what is in the "best interests of the child".   Child Custody cases are very emotional and often have allegations of abuse in bitter battles over who will have control over the children.  These divorces require cool heads on the part of the attorney representing you.  It requires a knowledge of psychology that many attorneys and judges lack.  What is best for the child is normally that it be in the home that is the best model for it of what a good mother and father are.  The child needs both parents in a loving relationship that provides the child with a good model of what a successful family is.   Common elements that will persuade a judge include

1. The stability of the parties their jobs and homes

2. The emotional and mental status of the parties

3. In adolescent children the wishes of the child may be a factor

4. Whether the child has had a long time being with one parent and is used to that home

5. Psychological evaluations of the parties

6. How the child behaves and reacts in one home or another

7. Changes in the child's environment cause anxiety confusion and result in a lack of trust and security.  Stability is desirable. 

8. Whether or not the parent is able to care for himself/herself

Often what is involved in these battles is who is better able to afford the fight and who has the most determination to win at all costs.   Child Custody battles often involve thousands of dollars and months or years of wearing down the other side in bitter and hotly contested fights.  

The Divorce Manual fully discusses child custody.   Download your free copy.  This is an advertisement for the Divorce Manual.  This is not legal advice it is for informational purposes only.

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