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Many factors may impact a custody decision

On Behalf of | Jun 20, 2019 | Uncategorized

When parents choose to split up, it is usually difficult to reach a fair and satisfying child custody arrangement. Even in instances where both parents try to work together for the best interests of the child, the process is often emotionally, physically and financially draining. If parents have significant disagreements about how to raise their child, resolving child custody can become frustrating and may lead to decisions that are destructive for everyone involved.

In addition, courts do not allow parents to determine a custody arrangement entirely on their own. While it is preferred for parents to develop their own parenting and custody agreements, courts must ultimately approve parenting and custody agreements to ensure that they are in the child’s best interests.

If you are facing a difficult custody conflict, it is important to understand the factors that courts consider. A clear understanding of these issues allows you to create a strong legal strategy to keep your parental rights in Indiana secure and ensure that your child receives the care and parental time that they need.

Factors affecting custody decisions

In the eyes of the court, many custody decisions come down to the needs and potentially the preferences of the child at the center of the issue. This may include:

  • Each parent’s financial stability
  • Housing
  • Reliable transportation
  • The medical needs of the child
  • The parents’ medical history and needs
  • Community connections that may help the child
  • Dangerous or inappropriate behavior by either parent
  • The wishes of the parents
  • The wishes of the child

While these are not the only factors that may impact a custody decision, a custody agreement that addresses all of these issues properly has a strong basis for success.

Protecting your parental rights

The time that you spend with your child is truly precious and ultimately irreplaceable. As you work toward a fair child custody agreement, be sure to use strong legal information and professional guidance as you need it along the way. You may have opportunities to protect your rights and time with your child, which are well worth protecting.

If you do not prepare carefully for your custody dispute, you may lose valuable time with your child, or may not realize that the custody plan you agree to follow does not represent what is truly best for your child. By making your child custody concerns your top priority, you invest in your child’s future as well as your own.

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