The divorce process is usually very difficult and trying for anyone experiencing it. It is especially difficult if your divorce involves a child custody battle. These difficult times often cause a person to act or react irrationally and in ways that detrimentally affect his child custody case. You should be aware prior to court proceedings that the court will evaluate your behavior in its entirety throughout the custody proceedings as well as historically; always behave accordingly. Below are some of the factors judges consider when making a child custody determination, along with the ten most common mistakes made by men during custody battles.
This should provide a checklist of what not to do during a custody battle. Whether you are fighting to be the primary residential parent or for weekend visitation rights with your children, the evaluation process by the court will encompass all of your behavior. If you behave as though the judge were standing next to you each time you interact with the children or their mother, you will certainly avoid the pitfalls that will reduce your custody chances.
In reviewing the following list of what not to do during a custody battle, remember that children are wonderful mimics. You should expect your children to tell their mother everything you tell them.
Knowing this, you should be aware of things said to the children or in front of your children that relate to their mother, as this can backfire when seeking custody of your child. Recorded telephone conversations are common during divorce proceedings. In such cases, words spoken out of anger and frustration quickly become the rope that hangs the speaker.
Not all such recordings are legal in every state. Consult your attorney to find out if such a recording is legal in your state. Do not be caught on tape saying things you would not say with the judge present.
