Child Custody Matters – What Every Parent Should Know

The need to define matters of child custody are critical when a family is heading toward separation or divorce. Child custody matters also arise when the parents of a child are unmarried but decide to go their separate ways. These issues are emotionally overwhelming and being in such a state can throw you off balance and cause you to miss out on some very important details during the custody process. If not handled properly, any missteps could cause you and your children a great deal of heartache. It is vital for you to have qualified legal representation to protect both your and their interests.

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The following post discusses some of the most common child custody concerns:

Top Ten Child Custody Questions

Below are the Top 10 Child Custody Questions parents often ask in a custody dispute:

1) What Factors Does a Court Consider When Determining Child Custody?

All child custody decisions are made according to the "child's best interest" standard. A court considers several factors when making child custody decisions; some factors relate to the child and others relate to the parents.

Factors relating to the child may include:

• Considerations of the child's age, sex, and mental/emotional/social development

• The degree of emotional "attachment" of the child to each parent

• The child's ability to adjust to family arrangements and school environments

• The child's preferences, if they are of legal age or are deemed capable of rendering sound legal decisions (usually at about 12-14 years old in most states) Read more at LegalMatch.com…

There are several things that people do not understand about child custody. One of them is the term the 'child's best interest'. Most people think that if they have the money, they automatically qualify to have full custody of the child. This is not true as described in the article above.

You may have lost custody of your child for one reason or another. You may have been unaware of the legal implications of a lawsuit, or maybe you were unable to support your child and now you have the ability to. Can the judgment be reversed?

The following article discusses the question of whether child custody can be won back:

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How mothers without custody can regain it

Mothers without custody aren't necessarily stuck with the court's decision forever. You can ask the court to change the order, but you'll need a good reason for it to do so.

Reasons a mother may lose custody

Your first step is acknowledging why you lost custody. Keep in mind losing custody doesn't mean you're a bad mother. It only means the judge felt, at that time, it was best for your child. Read full post at Avvo…

There are ways to build back a broken relationship between a parent and child through legal means as the article describes above. The law provides the opportunity for certain changes to be considered in legal ways.

It's important to realize that if you are going to get a good deal in such a case, you really need to get a great lawyer. The kind that will represent you well. So how do you get such a lawyer? The following article explains how you can go about it:

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The Benefits of Choosing a Board Certified Family Law Attorney

A situation that requires the use of a family law attorney can be difficult to deal with, due to the personal circumstances and the impact this can have on your loved ones. Hiring a board certified family law attorney can help ease some of the stress of situations involving issues such as divorce or custody agreements. Read more at Benke Law…

Family law issues are very sensitive and need to be handled with great care. It is crucial that you choose the right attorney to take you and your loved ones through the process. If you are in need of a family law attorney, Meek Law Firm is here to assist you. Contact Jonathan Meek today to discuss your situation. Call (704) 848-6335 or use the contact form on the right of this page to schedule a consultation appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.

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