Criminal Records and Family Law Proceedings
When a person is involved in a legal proceeding, his or her criminal record may be accessed prior to a final decision from the court. The past choices and events that have shaped a person’s history are often considered when dealing with family law concerns, such as child custody hearings. If a person has criminal charges and / or convictions on their record, it may be difficult to secure the outcomes they desire in legal proceedings.
If you want to know more about how criminal charges could affect your family law case, contact the Boca Raton family law attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 561-353-2800 today.
Court Decisions Affected by a Criminal Record
In family law proceedings, the court often has a significant amount of freedom to make decisions according to a variety of factors, including judgments about a person’s moral character. This means that a person needs to put together a strong legal argument as well as present him or herself in the best light possible.
In family law proceedings, individuals with criminal records may be unfairly labeled as dangerous or untrustworthy individuals. These perceptions can strongly affect outcomes in the following instances:
- Domestic violence hearings
- Child support and custody hearings
- Assigning fault in a divorce
If a person has a recent criminal charge on their record, they may have an especially difficult time in court.
Contact Us
If you have a criminal record and are going to court over a family law issue, we may be able to help better your chances of receiving a favorable outcome. For more information regarding your options, contact the Boca Raton family law attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800.
