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Parenting Time and Access
- Most people’s biggest worries in divorce are about when they will see their children.
- Whether you share joint custody or one parent has sole custody, there will be an access schedule.
- Usually, parents will design a schedule that reflects the family’s situation, including the parents’ work schedules, children’s ages, and school/activity schedules.
- Each parent usually tries to set a routine that maximizes their time with the children.
- The court will encourage parents to respect variable schedules and be flexible in accommodating each other’s needs.
Child Custody for Unmarried Parents
- Unmarried people who have children together want to know their rights regarding child custody.
- The rights of unmarried parents are basically the same as those of married couples.
- Cases involving unmarried parents will most likely be heard in Family Court.
How Do Judges Determine Custody?
- Custody decisions are based on many factors, especially the best interest of the children.
- Discuss your specific custody situation with your attorney and learn what the courts will and will not consider in deciding where your children will live.
- One of the court’s most important considerations when trying to determine custody is whether or not the parent seeking custody can successfully facilitate a relationship between the children and the other parent.
- Willful interference with that essential relationship will reflect poorly with the court and may cause custody to be granted to the other parent.
- Custody is a very complex area, so review your history with your attorney and choose the best course to move forward.
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