Divorce is an aspect of life that couples are coming to terms with more and more each day. Divorce impacts individuals on varying levels, yet the person that it impacts the most is the child. Child custody is a part of divorce that not only impacts the parents, but also the child on many levels as well. With a child still having to come to terms with a divorce just taking place child custody can blow their mind altogether as well. However, when it comes down to child custody what is it and how should it be handled?
Child custody is the custodial right to a child by one parent after a divorce has taken place. That parent that is awarded child custody has the legal obligation to take care of the child in multiple ways. The court is able to grant custody in a few ways such as joint custody, visitation, or could take away the right to see a child further altogether. However, the courts have an obligation to take not only the best interest of the child in mind, the child’s own opinion, and has to look at the facts when it comes down to awarding child custody to a parent.
When child custody is granted it is very important to make sure that the child’s needs are taken care of timely and appropriately. Children are not only having to deal with a divorce just having taken place, but also the fact that they no longer live with both of their parents anymore. It is very important that you take the time and sit down with their child and explain to them what is going on and what life will be like in the future. Your main goal as a parent is to take care of your children, make sure to do so the right way especially after your divorce.
At the end of the day, studies show that when both parents remain active within their child’s life they are more likely to accomplish more goals out in the world, and be successfully within the world of education. Make sure that your child knows that they can count on not just one of their parents at the end of the day, but both.
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.
