A good lawyer is important in a custody battle, but personal initiative and documentation are also crucial. Involvement in the child’s life and recording any objectionable activity of other parties seeking custody can help. The well-being of the child should be the top priority, regardless of the outcome.
A custody battle is usually a stressful time for all parties involved, including potential guardians and the child being sought. Having a good lawyer is only part of the battle. It’s also important to take the initiative to make the best possible case for your custody rights. Successfully handling a custody battle involves not only working to ensure an optimal outcome, but also working your way out of the dispute without causing harm to those whose well-being is at stake.
Having a good lawyer is the first party involved in a custody battle. It is advisable to choose an attorney with significant experience in custody cases. If the dispute involves the court and cannot be resolved without a trial, having the best possible lawyer can only be an advantage. Of course, the pedigree of the available attorney is often dependent on financial resources, but it’s important to at least have a competent and reliable person available for representation.
Taking personal initiative in a custody battle is perhaps even more important than good representation. Facts speak for themselves when they are unquestionably recorded. Documentation, therefore, is essential.
Recording how involved you are in your child’s education during the dispute is of the utmost importance. Involvement in the child’s life and dedication to their well-being can be documented by recording all the time spent with the child and what activities that time is occupied with. Being involved in your child’s school, helping with extracurricular activities, and even being your child’s primary means of transportation can help showcase parenting skills in a favorable light during a custody battle. Keeping a list of witnesses who acknowledge the integral role you play in your child’s life is also a good idea.
The least pleasant aspect of documentation is recording all the ways in which other parties seeking custody fail in their custody duties. Any drug use, prison sentences, or other objectionable activity must be documented. Even a simple lack of involvement or a demanding work schedule can shine badly on a prospective guardian. It is important not to appear vindictive or malicious when these facts arise, but to approach the situation objectively, unless asked to do otherwise.
When all the facts are in order, it remains only to see the trial in the judicial system. This can be difficult and stressful, but it is important to put the well-being of the child involved above all personal disagreements with the child’s prospective guardians. Whether the custody battle is won or lost, it is important that all parties involved continue to consider the best interests of the child and continue to perform family duties to the extent permitted by law.
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