Making The Time With Your Children Matter

Divorce is an aspect of life that is becoming more real for couples each and every day. Today, statistics show us that within the United States one in three couples will become divorced at one point or another. When individuals usually think about divorce they think about their living situation, how their finances and assets will be handled, and even who gets to keep what pets. However, one extremely important aspect, and decision within a divorce is that of child custody and to what parent it will be awarded.

The Basis of Child Custody

Whether you, or your former spouse receive the role of custodial parent, or caregiver it should not impact the effort and relationship that you have with your child.  During a divorce, it is very important to explain to your children what is actually going on and that you are there for them. Many parents make the mistake to bring their feelings with the situation, and their former spouse into the conversations they have with their children, which is a huge mistake. You want your children to know that your feelings with an ending marriage and a new chapter beginning in your life does not impact the fact that you love, and support your children.

Bettering The Situation

When a parent is not the custodial parent and receives either joint custody, or visitation rights they have an equal amount of involvement in their child’s life. When you have visitation rights there are many things that you can do in order to make sure that your kids feel comfortable with the new situation at hand. Some tips include, but are not limited to:

• Make your children feel at comfortable, and at ease in your new home
• Keep the other parent informed of your activites with the child, as well as how the visitation is going
• Have a constant routine with your child in order to make sure their comfortability and familiarity with the new situation increases
• Maintain a good, healthy relationship with the other parent in order to establish a good basis for visitations to come

At the end of the day always remember to keep the best interest of your child in mind when making any decision regarding them and child custody. When you need help with child custody make sure to contact an experienced attorney today in order to make sure you and your children both get the results you need, and deserve.

When dealing with your divorce you need someone you can count on, a lawyer and a friend. Call McDowell today at 316-269-0746 to get you closer to the peace of mind you need, and deserve. When relying on McDowell Chartered you can count on determination, and commitment with you and your case.