Splitting up as a married couple is a challenge, but splitting up as a family is a completely different playing field. It can stir up emotions that will be difficult to control and the stress may at times be unbearable. Rest assured if you’re seeking some professional and personal guidance on some steps you can take to help with your case then follow these key principles.

PUT THE BEST INTEREST OF YOUR CHILDREN FIRST AT ALL TIMES

You’re going through a divorce for a reason – and a big one is likely because you don’t see eye-to-eye. That is likely going to be the case with a custody battle and in most cases even moreso. Neither parent is going to want to give up any rights and will stand strong in their wants. At the end of the day, this is about the children not your emotions about one another. No matter what emotion you’re feeling, ask yourself “is this in the best interest of my child/children”. In any time you are making a decision to act that should always be the question that you keep top of mind. If both parents can do this, put the best interest of the children first (at all times and in everything), then you will be surprised at the level of compromise that comes to play. 

DON’T EXAGGERATE THE OTHER PARENTS WEAKNESSES, FAULTS OR MISTAKES

The phrase holds true “no one is perfect”. We are all human and part of being human consists of weaknesses, faults and mistakes. When you’re wrapped up in the emotions of the divorce and fighting the custody battle you may feel compelled to exaggerate the other parents weaknesses, faults or mistakes. Do not do this. Not only will the court likely see through this, it will also negatively affect the children. Express these as they are, but do not exaggerate them.

DON’T IGNORE OR EXCUSE THE OTHER PARENTS WEAKNESSES, FAULTS OR MISTAKES

On the other hand, it is also important that you not ignore or excuse the other parents weaknesses, faults or mistakes. This is especially true  if it will impact the children’s safety and well-being. It is important that the living situation be a stable environment for the child. This all goes back to the main core principle — what is in the best interest of the children. And that is what will steer the direction of the outcome of the case.

DO YOU NEED LEGAL SUPPORT WITH YOUR CUSTODY CASE?

After nearly 30 years of practicing law and representing clients in over 50 counties throughout the great state of Texas, we are grateful to still be going strong with offices in Pasadena, Bastrop and Schulenburg.

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We represent clients in all types of family law matters — like custody cases, personal injury/wrongful death cases, and criminal defense. Our phones are open 24/7 to any clients or individuals who feel they may need my assistance. Also, consultations are always free, regardless of the situation. God bless and thank you all.

Contact us at 9797434153 if you’d like to set up a call to talk about your case and see if we’re a good fit. We’re here to help.

*Main Office is located in Schulenburg Texas. With additional offices in Bastrop and Pasadena. All office locations are staffed by appointment only.