Understanding Child Custody During a Divorce

Are you facing divorce? Are you worried about where your children will live or how much you will get to see them? Those are valid and common concerns. Child custody is one of the biggest issues in most divorce cases. While both parents may want the best for their children, the parents may also have different ideas about how to achieve what's best. A child custody lawyer can help you reach a positive outcome in your divorce. Below are a few tips to make the process easier.

Settlements Are Usually Easier

According to Legal Jobs, 90% of child custody cases are settled out of court between the two parents. There's a reason for this. A settlement out of court minimizes time, legal costs, and conflict. It ends the actual legal process of the divorce and allows the child to start adjusting to their new situation. If possible, work with your spouse to agree on a child custody arrangement. It may require compromise from each of you, but if you both have good intentions, it's possible. A child custody lawyer may offer mediation services to help you come to an agreement.

Document Everything

Even if you think a settlement is likely, prepare as if you may go to court. Document every aspect of your time with your child and your care for them. Collect pictures from throughout your life with them. Keep time logs of the time you spend with them. Document the things you do for them, like taking them to sports practice or the doctor. Be ready to come to court with evidence that you are a caring, nurturing, supportive parent, and that your kids should be with you.

Stay Off Social Media

Social media is now commonly used in divorce and child custody cases. In an ideal world, you would delete your social media until the case is over. At the very least, take down anything that shows you as anything other than a good parent. Delete pictures that could be incriminating. Don't post pictures or videos that could be misconstrued as a romantic relationship. Avoiding social media at all costs during the divorce process is usually a wise decision.

Contact a child custody lawyer at the White Legal Group today to learn more about your case. They can review your case and offer a strategy on how best to move forward.