Child custody battles can be draining and difficult to go through. No matter if you’re going through a separation, a divorce, or if you were never married in the first place the constant back and forth struggle of a child custody battle is filled with fear, dread, and despondency. To ensure that you are able to give your child the best life possible, you need to choose the best path for your child. At Lopez & Wilmert, LLP we have family lawyers that will help navigate the best course of action for your child as well as yourself. Your child’s needs come first and we understand the importance of highlighting that fact. Custody battles will drain you emotionally and physically, so pick a family lawyer that’s able to assist you in figuring out the best situation. Lopez & Wilmert, LLP is a law firm located in LA Mesa, CA. If you are going through a child custody battle, contact our family lawyers.
Things To Keep In Mind During A Child Custody Battle
While going through a custody battle, what you do and how you act is under much scrutiny. You need to be careful what you do and how you behave. One thing can make your entire lawsuit crumble before your eyes, so listen to your family lawyer and keep in mind that you need to stay on your best behavior while undergoing a custody battle. If you don’t stay on your best behavior or there are certain situations that have happened to threaten your custody, the only person you can blame is yourself. Keep in mind the two very important points below as you go through your custody battle.
Your Behavior
For anything law-related, you should always check your behavior and attitude at the door. When you are going through a custody battle you want to present yourself as wholesome as possible. No matter if you are the parent who gets to visit once a week or who your child lives with, stay on your best behavior. There will be an evaluation process, which will detail your behavior. This means that however you behave will be detailed and evaluated. The courts as you probably know, generally side with the mother, which means the child’s mother will be able to detail all of the negative behavior. However, if there is negative behavior, then the judge is liable to side with the parent that exhibits better behavior regardless if it is the mother or father. Keep in mind that however you act you should always be on your best behavior, especially in front of your children. Children will always verbally recite your behavior to the opposite parent, which means be aware of your behavior regardless of who is in your vicinity.
The Evidence
Everything against you can be used as evidence, remember that as you continue through your custody battle. If you leave angry messages or exchange hateful words with your ex-partner, these heated words can be used as evidence held against you. Recorded telephone conversations are generally used as evidence in custody battle cases. Remember the angry voicemail Alec Baldwin left on Kim Basinger’s voicemail during their custody battle and divorce? Think about how long it took Baldwin to overcome the situation. In addition, how much it lost him as well.
Conversations can always be used as evidence if they have been recorded, texted, or overheard. Sometimes in court, recordings of heated words are not allowed, but they are able to show the parent’s mental state and intentions. This helps to determine what is in the child’s best interests. To avoid negative evidence brought against you, just hold your tongue.
Work with a family law attorney at Lopez & Wilmert, LLP to help you navigate your custody battle. If you are going through a custody battle or want to gain custody of your child, contact us.