Child custody cases are complex and can be emotional. You are likely navigating a recent separation or past separation from a former partner, while also trying to reach a custody agreement that is in your child’s best interests. While there are many emotional and legal bumps in the road that can arise during a custody case, our team at Digby Family Law is here to help you overcome those obstacles with our expertise and guidance. We are committed to helping you reach a custody agreement and are here to offer advice for every aspect of the process.
General Tips For Navigating a Custody Case
Some of the options below may be wise for you to consider when negotiating a custody case, but we advise you to speak with an attorney prior to acting upon any of these steps.
- Maintain Effective Communication: Separating from a spouse or partner while also deciding upon the dynamics of your relationship with your children makes for a difficult and emotionally charged situation. It is important, however, that you keep an open line of communication with your co-parent as this will help your child maintain normalcy during a period of change. It is important to be aware that any text message, phone call, or voice message you leave may be submitted as evidence and used against you. Similarly, in-person conversations can be recorded. How you talk to and communicate with your co-parent is a factor the court will consider in determining a parenting schedule. Overall, remaining civil with your co-parent is essential, and positive communication can make a situation drastically easier.
- Documenting Interactions: in the lead-up to and during your case, it may be helpful to document interactions between you and your co-parent. Proof of interactions, disagreements, or missed visitations may be useful for your case. It can be helpful to have concrete evidence to support your side of the story or to defend against allegations made by the other side. With that said, don’t focus so much on building a case against your co-parent that you are unable to foster a collaborative co-parenting relationship.
- Stay Off Social Media: Although social media can seem like a good place to vent about the stressors of divorce and custody agreements, making public declarations can be seriously detrimental to your case. Such posts can be used as evidence of a parent’s attitude or judgment that may then have an impact on parenting time. Additionally, anything you post may be seen by your child or peers someday and could have a negative impact on their friendships and psyche.
- Stay Present, Stay Calm: Custody cases can take their toll emotionally, especially for parents who already have so much on their plate. A reliable therapist can make a world of difference for you and/or your child, as you can have a safe space to talk through the overwhelming emotions you both may be experiencing. Finding an outlet or community that empowers you to keep going and take care of yourself and your child is important.
- Find the Right Lawyer: If you are looking for legal representation in a custody case, Digby Family Law is the team you want on your side for empathetic, expert advice. Keep reading to learn more about how our team can help you through creating a parenting plan for your future.
Navigating Custody Cases With Digby Family Law
- Expertise: We are proud to be a full-service family law firm, providing clients with quality representation in divorce, child custody, and child support cases, as well as other fields. Our attorneys have a diversity of experiences and apply these skills to our cases, working in a team to provide our clients with personalized support.
- Experience in Custody Cases: We understand that our clients are under immense pressure when navigating child custody cases and that this pressure arises largely because of their desire to keep their children protected and happy. There are many aspects that must be negotiated during custody cases; these cases go beyond just deciding the terms of a day-to-day schedule. We strive to help parents negotiate and litigate parenting plans that cover all aspects of child custody.
- Working With Care and Empathy: We combine our knowledge of the law and care for our clients into representation that is personalized and thoughtful. Our experience in custody cases has shown us that these times can be difficult, but that resolution is also possible. When you work with Digby Family Law, you’ll see that our attention to detail and vigilance is unparalleled.
At Digby Family Law, we strive to make child custody cases easier for parents and children alike. Whether you are going through child custody issues, divorce, or need child support modification, we can provide the comprehensive legal support that you need and deserve. Give us a call at (615) 997-3741 or visit our website to schedule a consultation. Our team looks forward to aiding you and your family.