Lynette Boggs Perez | Avoid During Child Custody Proceedings

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5 Mistakes to Avoid During Child Custody
Proceedings
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• Needless to say, getting a divorce is a
  challenging task, but sometimes getting child
  custody is even more challenging. Due to stress,
  pressure, and fear of losing a child makes the
  process more stressful. And this is where most
  people make mistakes and lose custody.
• According to experience attorney- Lynette
  Boggs-Perez, every parent should take care of
  these few things during child custody
  proceedings.

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Giving preference to your interests above your
childrens

• In any family law proceeding, when it comes to
  child custody, ensure that your every decision
  consist of the best interests of your children.
  To build a strong and close relationship with
  your children, it is necessary to consider what
  is best and healthiest for them. Courts will also
  expect you to do the same. Suppose you have
  decided to relocate to a different city, make
  sure your children comfortable for a new life in
  a new city. In case they are not comfortable, you
  need to reconsider your options.

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Having a short temper

• Losing your temper will surely lessen your
  chances to win child custody. In custody
  proceedings, the topmost priority of family law
  is the best interests of children. Therefore,
  remember not to lose cool and prove that you
  possess the emotional stability and you can
  provide your child with good care with
  self-control.

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Not working with your former spouse

• During a divorce proceeding, it is better to open
  to negotiations with your spouse, as it saves
  considerable costs, time, and energy during
  custody proceedings. It will set a good
  impression in front of the court. How you behave
  and what you say in regard to your former spouse
  may also reflect your character in front of
  courts. Therefore, you should avoid sending
  negative emails, harassing your partner, or
  losing your temper while interacting with your
  partner.

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New dating relationships

• After getting a divorce anyone can start his new
  life with a new partner who may be a better fit.
  However, dating a person during a divorce
  proceeding may impact your child custody. If you
  are in a relationship with a new partner and your
  children are not ready to live with that person,
  then the court may not find it right to place
  children in a home with your new partner.
  According to Lynette Boggs, it is advisable for
  you to take some time from your new relationship
  and focus on your divorce and child custody
  proceeding.

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Not being available for your children

• If you genuinely want custody of your children,
  you need to be sure that they are your top-most
  priority. In other words, you need to prove
  yourself as a responsible parent who always takes
  out time to spend with children and indulge them
  in various activities. Continuously neglecting
  responsibilities or rescheduling parenting time
  can portrait your image negative in front of the
  court.

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Final Thought

• So, according to an expert attorney - Lynette
  Boggs-Perez, if you truly want your children
  custody, do consider these tips and act smartly
  during the process.

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