Going through a divorce is not an ideal situation for anyone. If it also involves a child custody case, that makes matters more complex.
For many parents seeking full custody of their children, a child custody case becomes a matter of life and death. This is especially applicable in divorce cases where you have suffered domestic violence at the hands of your partner and now protecting your children is your biggest priority.
But with the help of a competent family lawyer and tips given on this blog, you can win a child custody case too. You need to follow your legal counsel’s advice and ensure you’re not missing any details when presenting your case in court.
Ready to face a child custody case in court? Here are five tips to help you.
Try To Co-Parent
Unless your former partner threatens your child’s well-being, most family law experts suggest opting for a co-parenting approach. This means that one parent can have primary custody while the other gets visitation rights and involvement in a child’s life decisions. In Canada, 80 percent of children under 12 are placed with their mothers as primary custody holders.
Don’t Turn Things Ugly
The worst thing parents do during a child custody case is to put their children in the middle and fight each other. If you or your former spouse are doing this, you’re only damaging your child’s mental health, and your children will have a hard time coping with the family breakup.
Be Mindful of the Better Parent Standard
The better parent standard is the court’s way of gauging a parent’s capability to protect the child’s best interest. You can showcase yourself as a better parent to the court if you’re:
- Taking care of court etiquette and dressed properly
- Always punctual for your hearings
- Not canceling or rescheduling visitations
- Keeping yourself composed when dealing with your former partner
Limit Your Social Media Use
Your divorce lawyer may have already suggested you limit your social media use during divorce proceedings. The same rule will apply now that you’re fighting a child custody case. Try not to share too much information on social media that your former spouse may use against you.
Hire A Competent Lawyer
Lastly, hiring a competent family law lawyer for your divorce is crucial to winning a child custody case. You can also get in touch with us at Nanda and Associate Lawyers to consult for your child’s custody.
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