How To Maximize Your Chances Of Getting Child Custody
I am a Riverside, CA Family Law Attorney who specializes in child custody issues. As such, I see a lot of parents who are fighting to get custody of their children – and doing all of the wrong things. This article will look at how to fight for custody – and win
The easiest way to get the child custody arrangements you want is to come to an agreement outside of the courts with the other parent. An attorney can often help you do this.
If you do go to court, you will first go to mediation. Mediation is an important element in determining custody. The mediator will try to help you work out an agreement without your having to go back in front of the Judge.
It is important to make a good impression on the mediator. In counties where the mediator makes a report, their opinions carry a lot of weight with the Judges. Make sure you come across as a reasonable person who is willing to cooperate with your ex in developing a parenting plan that is in the best interests of the child.
Trial is the next step if mediation doesn’t produce a parenting plan. At trial, you can put on witnesses and present evidence. Unlike ordinary trials which go from day to day until completion, family law trials tend to be scheduled in two hour increments and you may have to come back on several different occasions before the case is finished.
The best solution for everyone is for you and your ex to work out a parenting plan outside of the court system. But this isn’t always possible if your ex is being unreasonable. If so, you will need to go to court which includes going to mediation and then sometimes trial.
Should you put up a fight when it comes to child custody? Of course you want what is best for yourself and your children. If you can work things out with your ex, you will save yourself a lot of expense and anxiety. But sometimes fighting means getting a good attorney and being prepared to go to trial.
If you are trying to get Child Custody in the Inland Empire, you need to contact Riverside Child Custody Attorney Julian Fox.
