If each parent wants to have sole custody of the child, the court will investigate each parent & determine which home setting is best for the youngster. In some situations, the court will ask the child whether they have a choice for where they wish to live. The most common court visitation agreement provides the mother complete custody & the part-time father visitation based on his availability. This trend has lately shifted, leaving both parents with shared custody and requiring mediation to determine the optimum visitation schedule for both parties.

Common Custody Arrangement

Legal custody of a child/children means that you have sole discretion on how the child is raised, including schooling issues, religious beliefs, and medical care. Parents can be assigned with either sole or joint legal custody of the child. In situations where one parent is unfit, the other parent will be granted sole custody. Physical custody refers to with whom the child resides.

Determining Factors

First & foremost, the child's best interests are considered. The emphasis is on the child's requirements and desires rather than the parents' expectations and desires. The court system seeks to protect continued and regular communication with both parents. However, circumstances in parents' lives can cause the courts to doubt whether contact will be in the child/children's best interests.

Obstruction in Custody Orders

Offensive behavior by either parent in regards to custody orders is not recommended. However, poor behavior does not mean that legal action can be taken against the other party. To ensure that custody orders are carried out to the letter, create the most specific custody order you can with the help of an accomplished child custody lawyer. This way, if the other party creates a situation in which you do not feel comfortable, you will have a court order to examine their actions. If their actions are in direct violation of the order, then legal action may be taken.

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