Getting a divorce can be difficult for anybody especially if the children are involved. Your whole life comes tumbling down and things don’t really remain the same. However, the need of the hour should be to pick yourself up and do everything you can in your power to arrive at a settlement. Couples who have a child do not really end up getting divorced peacefully and thus hiring an experienced attorney should not be overlooked.
Custody issues are generally the prime concerns because each parent is anxious to know with whom their child will reside with. So in order to win a custody case, here are seven useful family law tips that you could make use of:
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Take the First Step – If you are the man in this relationship, the worst thing that can happen to you is that you’ll have to wait till the mother of the children drags you to court. However, always make sure to file first as it will depict that your interests are sincere when it’s about your children’s lives and it will show that you are serious about taking a stand for them. The same applies for the mothers as well. One has to show how motivated he/she is to have the primary custody.
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Avoid Conflict – Divorce proceedings are bound to make your emotions volatile, but do not let that get over you. Always do your best so as to take a higher road. Remain calm at all times and refrain from arguing with other parents. Conflict will simply worsen the matters and will make the judge doubt on your emotional capabilities. Thus, keep your head cool and stay at bay from any sort of conflict.
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Utilize the Police – In case an unavoidable conflict does happens where you and the other parent is arguing, then just take a deep breath and walk out of the conflict immediately. If you think the other parent is turning violent and aggressive then call the police immediately. Remember not to argue back once the police has arrived as all of it is recorded in the police report and might be used against you later in court.
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Be Proactive for Child Support – Even if the court hasn’t ordered child support, it’s still a good idea to give the other parent some amount of money every month if he/she spends quality time with your children. However, always make sure that the child support you give should be in the form of a check or a money order instead of cash so that you have some proof in hand to show when need be.
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Maintain Records – Keeping a written record every time you go to see your kids can be extremely helpful. In case you have a custody arrangement in place, try to record every instance whenever the other parent breaches that agreement. Record instances like late pickup, unavailability at parent-teacher meeting or when payments to tutors aren’t made.
If both the parties can’t arrive on a resolution related to custody issues, the final call will be made by the judge and he/she will make determine it by using the evidence that’s present in court. We, at Sekhon Law Office, are amongst the best family lawyers of Canada. Contact us anytime to discuss your case with our experienced associates.
