If you are currently going through a divorce, one thing that is probably weighing heavily on your mind is how are you going to gain child custody? Well, I'm sure you already know that ultimately the end result will be determined by a judge's decision. However, there certainly are steps you can take to help ensure that the results turn out as you are hoping for. In this article, I am going to list 10 steps to help you better your chances.
1. If you are the one moving out, make sure that you find a safe living environment for you and your children. This is going to be a major factor that the judge will look at.
2. If at all possible, try and stay in the same school district.
3. If your work schedule does not fit your child's routine, ask your employer to adjust it or you may have to find another job with a schedule that does.
4. Be sure to avoid cohabitation too early in a new relationship.
5. In all aspects of your life, make a special effort during this time to find or keep stability.
6. Even if you have decided to hire a lawyer, do your research and educate yourself on everything about the process of how to successfully gain child custody.
7. I know there is currently a lot of pressure on your part, but remember to put your child's needs first over this battle.
8. Do everything you can to not involve your child in the custody battle.
9. Facilitate your ex spouse's custody as much as possible.
10. Be aware of your own limits and needs.
Attempting to gain child custody can be a difficult and ugly process if you simply rely on your attorney and your ex spouse's cooperation. Your child is what is at stake here, and it is absolutely essential that you do your own research and learn everything you can about how to win your child custody battle and what could also potentially jeopardize your case.
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