How Custody is Determined
One of the biggest factors that must be determined in any divorce proceeding is where the children will live. It can be a contentious issue, and you and your spouse may both be very angry about the idea of “losing” the children. It’s important to know the criteria that the courts use to determine the fate of the children. If you’re going through a divorce and would like to speak to a lawyer about the custody of your children, contact the Boca Raton divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800.
Establishing Custody
Not surprisingly, it’s rarely easy for a judge to award one parent physical custody. To aid him or her in this decision, there are a series of criteria these judges use to determine which parent will become the custodial parent. Some of the most common of these include:
- Determining which parent has historically been more responsible for the care and consideration of the children.
- Investigating the relationship the children have with each parent, and which parent has the more involved say in the children’s lives.
- Ascertaining the respective healths of the parents and children, both physically and emotionally.
- Determining the ability of each parent to provide a happy and stable home for the children.
- Investigating if either parent has ever been accused of child abuse in any way.
- The age of the children can play a role in deciding who will get custody.
Contact Us
Going through a divorce can be hard enough without having to worry about custody issues. If you are looking for a lawyer who will help you fight for custody of your children, contact the Boca Raton divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today by calling 561-353-2800.
