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What Can Hurt Your Child Custody Case?

Published on June 29th, 2019

 

 

A divorce is difficult enough as it is. When children are involved, it can make the process that much more stressful. If you are going through a child custody battle right now, it’s important to be extra careful about what you say and do. Your actions can have a big impact on the court’s custody ruling. Here are some common mistakes that could hurt your child custody case:

 

Talking Poorly About the Other Parent In Front of Your Children

 

If you have divorced your ex, there may be a lot of ill feelings between the two of you. However, no matter how angry you are with your ex, you should refrain from badmouthing him or her in front of your children. Talking poorly about your ex will just make your kids feel that much more uncomfortable. If the judge finds out that you have talked poorly about the other parent, he or she may feel that you exercised bad judgment and weren’t looking out of your kids’ best interests.

 

Not Letting the Other Parent See Your Children

 

Unless you have a very good reason for doing so, you should never withhold visitation from the other parent. If you try to prevent your ex from seeing your kids, the judge may see it as disrespectful and childish. If you suspect that your ex is putting your kids in a dangerous situation, however, you should notify the court immediately.

 

Not Being Careful About What You Post on Social Media

 

When you are in the middle of a child custody battle, you have to be extra cautious about what you post on your social media profiles. Anything you post may be used against you in court. For example, if you post a photo on Facebook of you drinking at a bar with friends, the judge may think you’re acting irresponsibly and aren’t being a good influence on your children. Don’t post anything on social media that you wouldn’t want shown in court.

 

Taking Your Kids on Trips Without Permission

 

If you want to take your children on a trip out of town, you first must ask the other parent for permission. If you just take a vacation with your kids without telling anyone, the judge may view it as kidnapping and hold that against during the child custody decision.

 

Not Hiring a Child Custody Lawyer

 

Handling a child custody case on your own isn’t recommended. The mountains of paperwork, visitation schedules and court dates can get very overwhelming. That’s why it’s in your best interest to hire an experienced child custody lawyer. He or she can help fill out the paperwork, keep track of all the court dates and protect your legal rights. With a skilled lawyer on your side, you will feel more at ease about your situation.

 

Schedule a free consultation with a reputable child custody lawyer in Bloomington today to discuss your case in detail.

 

Contact  Pioletti & Pioletti for more insight into family law and child custody cases.

 

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