Being Responsible for the Child after Divorce

Although children are not hurt when abuse occurs in couples, oftentimes, they are affected whenever domestic violence happens in a home. They are helpless and sometimes blame themselves for being the cause of the fight that leads to violence. Even if they are not abused, they still feel they are. Most children are anxious and sometimes struggle in school.

It is the most difficult to cope when there are children involved during the divorce proceedings and even after the final judgment is stated. Time will always come when they are left alone. This is where custody comes in. Who would be responsible for the children with parents that no longer live together? Whenever a parent has the physical custody, the child would be spending time with that parent. And this is done on a regular basis. Else, when both parents have the physical custody, the child will be living at both of the parent’s home. Meanwhile, talking about the sole physical custody, the child will be spending a lesser time than the other parent’s home. At this point, experienced divorce lawyers know best and can even assist parents to develop an agreeable parenting plan. This is an agreement ordered by the court for spouses to have a clear responsibility over the child. Responsibilities such as physical custody wherein it talks about the period of responsibility over the child, this includes the visitation rights. A parent who is not given the child custody may be eligible to visit and contact the child in a given time. In addition, legal custody refers to the parent who makes decisions for the child. It is important to have the knowledge on all these even if a lawyer is hired to avoid the headaches and pains during the process. Lawyers can give best advices and options for the parent to practice his/her right. They understand well that being away from the child is not only difficult for the children but for the parents as well.  

 

A mediator comes in whenever both parents do not agree on the custody plan. The law in California mandates Mediation in which both parents dispute on the resolution made. Also, mediator comes in when visitation is contested. Mediation reduces the conflict and therefore develops an agreement that ensures the children will have continuing time with their parents after the separation. Say for cases when both parents do not agree on the parenting plan, mediators suggests a temporary disposition with regard to the custody and visitation prior to the full trial. Keep in mind that the court will always make the final decision. Mediators are there to make suggestions. In addition, they help parents to focus on their children’s needs.

Complications will sometimes arise after the decision has been made by the court. Expert family lawyers are familiar on the components of the family law. The court considers some circumstances such as relocation and other issues. Lawyers know how to represent their clients to keep not only on the parents but for their children’s best interest as well.