Does the court favor the mother in a child custody matter?
Answer:
The court’s central concern is the children’s best interests. Custody decisions depend on the relevant factors and each parent’s ability to put the children’s needs first, rather than a simple assumption about which parent should receive custody.
Courts consider several factors when deciding legal custody and a parenting plan. The central concern is the best interests of the children and each parent’s ability to place those interests ahead of their own.
Unresolved issues during a divorce can make it harder to communicate your parenting priorities clearly. How your circumstances are presented to the court can matter.
Rugged Law can review your child custody situation, discuss your goals, and help develop a strategy for presenting the relevant facts.