Boca Raton Family Lawyer Eric N. Klein
Winning Child Custody
Fighting a child custody battle in court is the last thing any parent wants to do. Unfortunately, when marriages break down into divorce, disputes over child custody are almost inevitable. At stake is one of the most sacred relationships of all - the bond between parent and child; it is little wonder that fighting over child custody is one of the most heartwrenching parts of divorce.
To make it worse, there is no "magic formula" for convincing a judge to grant you joint or sole custody. The system is imperfect and largely up to the discretion of the judge. He or she will consider such factors as:
- Lifestyle and character of each parent
- Parents' economic and financial status
- Health of parents and child
- Child's age and sex
- Any evidence or history of abuse
However, it is important to realize that most child custody laws are not formulaic - that is, a judge does not usually have clear guidelines (other than his or her own judgment and common sense) with which to decide a child custody case.
One key trend is worth noting - judges in child custody cases tend to attempt to preserve the status quo. This is based on a belief that such a decision will have less negative impacts on the child’s established lifestyle and routine. Keeping this in mind, it is important that parents seeking custody not leave the child for any reason. Parents who move out in order to escape an unbearable marriage may find themselves losing custody of their child.
To learn more about child custody issues and concerns in Florida, contact Boca Raton family lawyer Eric N. Klein today at 561-353-2800.
