How to win a Child custody case?
Who doesn't want their marriage to last? But sometimes the relationship between a married couple turns too sour that it becomes irreparable or both no longer has interests in saving the marriage. Now what if the couple has children? Should the mother keep the children because it's what the law says? And what are the instances that allow the father to win child custody?
Child custody can surface as a legal issue when a divorced couple can't come up with an agreement on should have custody over their children. Many couples look at child custody as the biggest fight of their life. After all, having custody over your children can be the most rewarding experience for any responsible parent who wants to give the best to the children despite a failed marriage.
How to win the case
There are many apparent instances in which a parent can or can't win a child custody case. For one, you will have to have a convincing reason why it is in your children's best interests to stay with you. This often ensues as a legal battle in the truest sense of the word because, today, child custody is no longer automatically given to the mother.
The court will look at your parenting skills so you should be able to provide solid proof of how you are as a parent, such as documentation and testimonies from witnesses to support your claims of parental capabilities.
Keeping records and getting involved
Make sure you keep a consistent record of your involvement with your child or children to prove to the court that you are very much involved in parenting them. Records and documentation are very important since they make sure your claims will hold water in court. In addition, document your spouse's shortcomings as a parent which you think will have relevance in the child custody case.
Here are some ideas which will help prove your parenting skills to the judge:
1. Record the activities that you spent with your children and don't forget to have witnesses prove you were actually with your children more often than your spouse. This will also show your interest in your children's lives on a daily basis.
2. School activities - such as plays, assemblies, parent-teacher meetings, etc. - are excellent proofs that you are a responsible parent. Likewise, keep a constant communication with you child's teacher and, again, record all the school activities you attended.
3. Moral upbringing can be shown by encouraging your child to get involved in family and church activities. Moreover, be the parent who accompanies your child to doctor's or dentist's visits to exhibit that nurturing persona.
Child custody cases can be as painful as divorce itself, but being the parent your children will need needs proof. So you can start collecting and keeping records from now on.
